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endoscopeOne entry found. Main Entry: en·do·scope Pronunciation: \ˈen-də-ˌskōp\ Function: noun Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary Date: 1861 : an illuminated usually fiber-optic flexible or rigid tubular instrument for visualizing the interior of a hollow organ or part (as the bladder or esophagus) for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes that typically has one or more channels to enable passage of instruments (as forceps or scissors) — en·dos·co·py \en-ˈdäs-kə-pē\ noun
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