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Definition of endoscopy

endoscopy

/ɛnˈdɑːskəpi/
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Adverb:endoscopically
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Plural:endoscopies
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Adjective:endoscopic
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• noun

1

A nonsurgical medical procedure in which a long, thin, flexible tube equipped with a light and camera (an endoscope) is inserted into the body to visually examine an internal organ or hollow cavity.

Example

"The gastroenterologist scheduled an upper endoscopy to investigate the cause of the patient's persistent stomach pain."

• Rhymes for endoscopy

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-19th century from Ancient Greek 'endon' (within) and '-skopia' (examination or viewing, from 'skopein', to look at).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Endoscopy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/endoscopy
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