Endoscope (Noun)
Meaning
A long slender medical instrument for examining the interior of a bodily organ or performing minor surgery.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor inserted the endoscope through the patient's mouth to examine the stomach lining for any signs of ulcers.
- During the procedure, the surgeon used an endoscope to locate the damaged tissue in the patient's knee joint.
- The endoscope allowed the doctor to visually inspect the patient's colon without having to perform open surgery.
- The medical team carefully maneuvered the endoscope through the patient's nostrils to examine the sinuses.
- The endoscope was equipped with a camera and light source, enabling the doctor to clearly see the interior of the patient's esophagus.