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hysteroscope

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hysteroscope /hys·tero·scope/ (his´ter-o-skōp″) an endoscope for direct visual examination of the cervical canal and uterine cavity.
hys·ter·o·scope (hst-r-skp)
n.
An endoscope used in direct visual examination of the uterine cavity. Also called metroscope, uteroscope.
hysteroscope
[his′tərōskōp′]
Etymology: Gk, hystera, womb + skopein, to look to view
an endoscope used in direct visual examination of the canal of the uterine cervix and the cavity of the uterus.
hysteroscope
an endoscope used in direct visual examination of the canal of the uterine cervix and the cavity of the uterus.


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