Examination of the inside of the body by using a lighted, flexible instrument called an endoscope. In general, an endoscope is introduced into the body through a natural opening such as the mouth or anus. Although endoscopy can include examination of other organs, the most common endoscopic procedures evaluate the esophagus, stomach, and portions o [..]

A procedure that enables the examiner (usually a gastroenterologist) to examine the esophagus, the stomach, and the first portion of small bowel (duodenum) by using a thin, flexible tube that can be looked through or seen through on a TV monitor. Also known as esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD).

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 c [..]

Any examination of the inside of the body that is made using an endoscope

A method of physical examination using a lighted, flexible instrument that allows a physician to see the inside of the digestive tract. The endoscope can be passed through the mouth or through the anu [..]

The use of an illuminated optical instrument to visualize the interior of the body and its organs.

1861, from endo- + -scopy.

Viewing the inside of a body cavity (e.g. colon or throat) with an endoscope, a device using flexible fiber optics.

Looking within an organ. Can be via rigid tubes, rigid lenses, fibreoptic cables or small videocamers.

Inspection of internal body structures or cavities using an endoscope.

internal examination using fibre optic tube (pop)

The use of a thin, lighted tube (called an endoscope) to examine the inside of the body.

a diagnostic procedure in which a thin, flexible tube is introduced through the mouth or rectum to view parts of the digestive tract.

Visual inspection of a cavity of the body by means of an endoscope.

(n) visual examination of the interior of a hollow body organ by use of an endoscope

Inserting a flexible tube equipped with a light and camera into the body to see inside a body cavity or organ.

A procedure looking at the inside of body cavities, such as the esophagus (food pipe) or stomach.

A procedure that uses an endoscope to diagnose or treat a condition. There are many types of endoscopy; examples include colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, gastroscopy, enteroscopy, and esophogealgastroduode [..]

Endoscopy is a procedure in which an internal cavity is examined using an endoscope. An endoscope is a medical instrument which can be inserted through a small incision and used to view or photograph [..]

A diagnostic procedure in which a fiber-optic tube is inserted into a lumen or cavity of the body to visualize anatomical abnormalities and to take biopsies of tissue. | ↑ Back to Top

means “looking inside”

Procedures of applying Endoscopes for Disease Diagnosis and treatment. Endoscopy involves passing an optical instrument through a small incision in the Skin i.e., percutaneous; or through a natural or [..]

Endoscopic examination, therapy or Surgery of the Digestive Tract.

Endoscopic examination, therapy or Surgery of the Gastrointestinal Tract.

Endoscopic examination, therapy or Surgery of the Pleural Cavity.

Ultrasonography of internal organs using an ultrasound Transducer sometimes mounted on a fiberoptic Endoscope. In endosonography the Transducer converts Electronic signals into Acoustic Pulses or cont [..]

Endoscopic examination, therapy or Surgery of the interior of the Uterus.

Non-invasive, endoscopic imaging by use of Video Capsule Endoscopes to perform examination of the Gastrointestinal Tract, especially the small bowel.

Procedures of applying ENDOSCOPES for disease diagnosis and treatment. Endoscopy involves passing an optical instrument along either natural body pathways such as the digestive tract, or through keyho [..]

Endoscopic examination, therapy or surgery of the digestive tract.

Endoscopic examination, therapy or surgery of the gastrointestinal tract.

A procedure in which a tube called an endoscope is inserted into a hollow organ. The tube generally has a camera for maneuvering and frequently has tools such as forceps or scissors attached.

A procedure looking at the inside of body cavities, such as the esophagus or colon.

   Visual examination of the interior of the body, using a long, flexible, fiberoptic instrument.

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.

 A procedure in which a flexible optical instrument is passed into an internal organ to assist in diagnosis and treatment (eg in gastroscopy an endoscope is passed through the mouth into the stomach)

procedure in which a lighted viewing instrument (endoscope) is used to look inside a body cavity or organ to diagnose or treat disorders.

Visual inspection of the internal organs using a tubular camera scope.

The use of an endoscope, a flexible, lighted tube, for examining the inside of the body.

 Instrumental visualization of the interior of a hollow viscus.

A type of internal examination or diagnostic test. A thin, flexible tube with a light and camera (endoscope) is used to examine the inside of the body.

A medical procedure to see inside the body using a long tubular instrument with a camera at the end (called endoscope); depending on which part of the body is to be seen, there are different names for [..]

Endoscopy is a procedure where a small scope is placed into an opening in the genital region to evaluate the anatomy of the bladder system and genital system.