endoscopy
Translation
endoscopy
Examples
The doctor recommended an endoscopy to investigate the issue.
The doctor recommended an endoscopy to investigate the issue.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) a medical procedure to look inside the body The patient underwent an endoscopy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gastroscopy, colonoscopy (types of endoscopy)
Etymology
From Greek 'endo-' (within) and 'skopein' (to look). It literally means 'to look within'.
Memory Tips
Think of a tiny camera 'scope' going 'endo' (inside) the body.