Meaning & Definition of Endoscope in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: An instrument consisting of a long, flexible tube with a light and camera at the end, used to look at the esophagus, stomach, or intestines.

  Example Sentence: The doctor used an endoscope to check for any abnormalities in the patient's stomach.

• Definition: A type of medical device that allows for visualization and examination of internal structures.

  Example Sentence: Endoscopes are commonly used in minimally invasive surgeries.

Etymology

Origin: Derived from the Greek 'endon' meaning 'within' and 'skopein' meaning 'to look'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• gastrointestinal endoscopy: A procedure that uses an endoscope to examine the upper digestive tract.
• endoscopic surgery: Surgical procedures performed using an endoscope.

Translations

• Spanish: endoscopio

• French: endoscope

• German: Endoskop

• Russian: эндоскоп

Related Words

• laparoscopy: A surgical diagnostic procedure used to examine the organs inside the abdomen.

• colonoscopy: An examination of the colon using an endoscope.

Slang Meanings of endoscope

• Meaning: The probe

  Example Sentence: The doc was so cool, he called the endoscope 'the probe' during the procedure.

• Meaning: The snake

  Example Sentence: When they brought out the endoscope, I jokingly referred to it as 'the snake' because it's so flexible.