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endoscopy

/ɛndˈɒskəpi/ noun · British & US
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What does endoscopy mean?

noun

A medical procedure in which a flexible tube with a camera and light on the end is inserted into the body to examine the inside of an organ or cavity.

Example

"The doctor recommended an endoscopy to examine the patient's stomach and intestines."

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