endoscope

One entry found for endoscope.

Main Entry: en·do·scope
Pronunciation: 'en-d&-"skOp
Function: noun
Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary
: an illuminated usually fiber-optic flexible or rigid tubular instrument for visualizing the interior of a hollow organ or part (as the bladder or esophagus) for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes that typically has one or more channels to enable passage of instruments (as forceps or scissors)
- en·dos·co·py /en-'däs-k&-pE/ noun