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cystoscopy Definition

cys·tos·copy (sis täskə pē)

noun pl. -·pies

examination of the urinary bladder or tract with the aid of a cystoscope

cystoscopy Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • have: Your doctor will then arrange for you to have a cystoscopy.
  • undergo: He underwent another cystoscopy two months later with resection of the right ureteric orifice.
  • include: The bladder studies may include cystoscopy, which allows direct visual inspection of the interior of the bladder.

Adjective modifier

  • flexible: Research into bladder function before and after flexible cystoscopy.
  • rigid: METHODS: Both rigid cystoscopy and CT were performed before treatment in patients with cervical cancer of FIGO stage IB or greater.

Modifies a noun

  • procedure: We are currently reviewing our practice regarding cystoscopy procedure.
  • service: Their investigations lead the team to look beyond the cystoscopy service and to consider the urology service in its entirety.
  • session: The urology outpatients clinics, and day surgery work including flexible cystoscopy session are all located in the unit.

Noun used with modifier

  • follow-up: To detect any effect of repeat thiotepa at follow-up cystoscopy.
  • check: Bladder maps are made at the time of resection and at 3 month check cystoscopy and compared.

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