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gastroscope Definition

gas·tro·scope (gas′trə skōp′)

noun

a fiber-optic endoscope inserted through the mouth for visually inspecting the inside of the stomach

Etymology: gastro- + -scope

gastroscope Related Forms
gas′·tro·scop′ic (-skäp′ik) adjective gas·tros′·co·pist (gas träs′kə pist) noun gas·tros′·copy (gas träs′kə pē) noun
gastroscope Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • flexible: The use of a flexible gastroscope can be very useful because of its adaptability to the anatomy.