endoscopy — A medical procedure using a thin, flexible tube with a light and camera to examine the inside of the body
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A medical procedure using a thin, flexible tube with a light and camera to examine the inside of the body
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈendəˌskoʊpi/
Example Sentences
- My friend was so nervous about his endoscopy that he asked if he could livestream it on social media.
- The endoscopy revealed that his stomach pain was caused by too much spicy food.
- She joked that the endoscopy camera would finally show her 'inner beauty'.
endoscopy
NOUN[/ˈendəˌskoʊpi/]
A medical procedure using a thin, flexible tube with a light and camera to examine the inside of the body
The doctor performs an endoscopy to check inside the patient's stomach.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Endoscopy derives from Greek, combining 'endo' meaning 'within' and 'skopein' meaning 'to look' or 'to examine'. The term literally translates to 'looking within' and refers to the medical practice of visually inspecting the interior of the body using a specialized instrument.
Breakdown
endo- (within) + skop- (look, examine, from Greek skopein) + -y (process or procedure). The suffix -y converts the root into a noun denoting a medical examination or diagnostic technique.
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📝Examples
“My friend was so nervous about his endoscopy that he asked if he could livestream it on social media.”
“The endoscopy revealed that his stomach pain was caused by too much spicy food.”
“She joked that the endoscopy camera would finally show her 'inner beauty'.”
“Regular endoscopy screenings can help detect early signs of digestive disorders.”
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