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gastroscope Definition

gas·tro·scope (gastrə 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·scopic (-skäpik) adjective gas·tros·co·pist (gas träskə pist) noun gas·tros·copy (gas träskə 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.