endoscopy
/ɛnˈdɑskəpi/
noun
- A medical procedure in which a thin, flexible tube with a camera is inserted into the body to examine internal organs or tissues.
- The doctor recommended an endoscopy to check for ulcers in her stomach.
- After the endoscopy, the patient was given a clear report of his digestive tract.
- Modern endoscopy allows surgeons to see inside the body without making large cuts.