cys·to·scope (s s t -sk p )n. A tubular instrument equipped with a light and used to examine the interior of the urinary bladder and ureter. Also called lithoscope. cys to·scopic (-sk pk) adj. |
Cystoscope
A viewing instrument that is passed up the urethra into the region of the prostate to get a good look at the organ "from the inside."
Mentioned in: Hydronephrosis, Prostatitis
cystoscope
[sis′təskōp′]
Etymology: Gk, kystis + skopein, to look
an instrument for examining and treating lesions of the urethra or bladder. There are both rigid and flexible types. The rigid instrument consists of an obturator for introduction, an outer sheath, a lighting system, a viewing lens, and ports for catheters and operative devices. The flexible cystoscope is a self-contained endoscope with ports for instrumentation and irrigation. Flexible cystoscopes are more commonly used today and incorporate fiberoptics.
cystoscope
an endoscope especially designed for passing through the urethra into the bladder to permit visual inspection of the interior of that organ. It has an outer sheath with a lighting system, a telescope with forward or oblique viewing, and an obturator which can be removed to allow passage of various devices.
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