esophagoscopy /esoph·a·gos·co·py/ (ĕ-sof″ah-gos´ko-pe) endoscopic examination of the esophagus.
Esophagoscopy (also esophagoendoscopy)
esophagoscopy
esophagoscopy
e·soph·a·gos·co·py ( -s f  -gs k-p )n. Examination of the interior of the esophagus by means of an esophagoscope. |
Esophagoscopy (also esophagoendoscopy)
Examination of the inside of the esophagus using a flexible tube that transmits video images.
Mentioned in: Esophageal Pouches, Lower Esophageal Ring
esophagoscopy
[esof′əgos′kəpē]
Etymology: Gk, oisophagos + skopein, to look
examination of the esophagus with an endoscope. Also spelled oesophagoscopy.
esophagoscopy
direct visual examination of the esophagus with an esophagoscope. Esophagoscopy usually is done as a diagnostic procedure for the purpose of locating and inspecting a disorder of the esophagus. After the esophagoscope has been inserted it is possible to obtain samples of tissue for microscopic study. In some instances the esophagoscope can be used to remove a foreign object that has become lodged in the esophagus.
esophagoscopy
Endoscopy Examination of the esophagus (only) using an endoscope
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