gastroscope /gas·tro·scope/ (gas´tro-skōp) an endoscope for inspecting the interior of the stomach.gastroscop´ic
gastroscope
gastroscope
gas·tro·scope (g s tr -sk p )n. An endoscope for examining the inner surface of the stomach. gas tro·scopic (-sk p k) adj.gas·tros co·pist (g-strsk-pst) n.gas·tros co·py (-k-p ) n. |
gastroscope
[gas′trōskōp′]
Etymology: Gk, gaster + skopein, to look
a fiberoptic instrument for examining the interior of the stomach. See also fiberoptics. -gastroscopic, adj.
gastroscope
an endoscope especially designed for passage into the stomach to permit examination of its interior. The gastroscope is a hollow, cylindrical tube fitted with special lenses and lights. The newer types of gastroscope are made of glass fiber (fiberscope) which is more flexible. Each glass fiber reflects light and creates a mirror effect, making it possible to 'go around corners', and facilitating visualization of the curvature of the stomach.
gastroscope
GI disease A thin, flexible endoscope inserted by the mouth through the esophagus to examine the stomach and, if warranted, obtain biopsy material
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