Endoscopic
(adjective)
- Relating to the use of an endoscope, a medical instrument used to examine the inside of a body or organ.
- Done by or involving the use of an endoscope, a medical instrument used to see inside the body.
Origin:
The word endoscopic comes from the greek words endo, meaning within, and skopein, meaning to examine.
Examples:
- An endoscopic examination of the stomach revealed a small ulcer.
- The endoscopic procedure was done to examine the patient's colon.
- An endoscopic biopsy was done to diagnose the patient's condition.
- Endoscopic surgery is a minimally invasive procedure.
- Endoscopic cameras are used to examine the inside of pipes and ducts.