endoscopic

adjective

en·​do·​scop·​ic ˌen-də-ˈskä-pik How to pronounce endoscopic (audio)
: of, relating to, or performed by means of an endoscope or endoscopy
endoscopically adverb

Examples of endoscopic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web And what a cornucopia of strange items are on offer: night vision sunglasses; an endoscopic camera light; a big toe straightener; and bionic leaf disguise uniform. Drew Bernstein, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024 Kabba had an endoscopic gastric sleeve (ESG) four years ago and was able to lose almost 90 pounds, but ended up regaining around 35 of it. Taayoo Murray, Essence, 17 Jan. 2024 To see through it, experts X-rayed the stone and inserted an endoscopic camera inside, revealing the skeleton and personal items. Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Oct. 2023 On December 11-12, Aaron underwent tracheostomy and percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy procedures to insert a feeding tube into his stomach. Brian Metzler, Outside Online, 19 Dec. 2022 Examining the inner cheeks with an endoscopic camera, the researchers saw no scarring or changes to the mouths’ tissue. Popular Science, 27 Sep. 2023 And while endoscopic avian vasectomies (where the vas deferens is cut) are less complicated than full castration (where the testes are removed), surgery is still surgery. Patricia Mazzei Alfonso Duran, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2023 Chrissy Teigen is loving the rest that comes with an endoscopic examination! Jenny Haward, Peoplemag, 20 July 2023 Because of the hook’s size, an endoscopic procedure could not remove it. William Thornton | Wthornton@al.com, al, 14 July 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of endoscopic was in 1865

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Cite this Entry

“Endoscopic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/endoscopic. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

endoscopic

adjective
en·​do·​scop·​ic ˌen-də-ˈskäp-ik How to pronounce endoscopic (audio)
: of, relating to, or performed by means of an endoscope or endoscopy
… patients with jaundice in whom an endoscopic stent is required to relieve obstruction.Manuel Hidalgo, The New England Journal of Medicine
endoscopically adverb
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