MedicalTerminology DB
Medical Devices & Equipment

resectoscope

Meaning of resectoscope: A thin, tube-like instrument used to remove tissue from inside the body.

Definition of resectoscope

A thin, tube-like instrument used to remove tissue from inside the body. A resectoscope has a light and lens for viewing. It also has a tool to remove tissue using an electrical current. It is inserted through the urethra to treat prostate disease in men and through the vagina and cervix to treat abnormal uterine bleeding in women.

Written and maintained by James Murray Last updated July 21, 2026 Educational reference, not medical advice. Read the limitations.

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