Gastroscopy
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Term | Gastroscopy |
Short definition | gastroscope (GAS-TROH-SKOPE) A thin, tubular instrument used to examine the interior of the stomach. A gastroscope has a light and lens for viewing and may have a tool for removing tissue |
Type | Cancer terms |
Specialty | Oncology |
Language | English |
Source | NCI |
Comments |
gastroscopy - (pronounced) (Gas-TROS-Koh-Pee) Examination of the interior of the stomach using a gastroscope passed through the mouth and esophagus. A gastroscope is a thin, tubular instrument with a light and lens for viewing. It may also have a tool to remove tissue to be examined under a microscope for signs of disease. Also called upper endoscopy
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Gastroscopy
- Wikipedia's article - Gastroscopy
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