endoscopy
Meaning of endoscopy: A procedure that uses an endoscope to examine the inside of the body.
Definition of endoscopy
A procedure that uses an endoscope to examine the inside of the body. An endoscope is a thin, tube-like instrument with a light and a lens for viewing. It may also have a tool to remove tissue to be checked under a microscope for signs of disease.
How endoscopy is built
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- endo- Prefix · Greek within, inner
- -scopy Suffix · Greek visual examination with an instrument
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