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gastroscope

noun gas·tro·scope \ ˈga-strə-ˌskōp \

Definition of gastroscope

: an endoscope for viewing the interior of the stomach
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gastroscopic

play \ˌga-strə-ˈskä-pik\ adjective
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gastroscopist

play \ga-ˈsträ-skə-pist\ noun
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gastroscopy

play \-pē\ noun

Origin and Etymology of gastroscope

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gastroscope

noun gas·tro·scope \ ˈgas-trə-ˌskōp \

medical Definition of gastroscope

: an endoscope for inspecting the interior of the stomach
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gastroscopic

play \ˌgas-trə-ˈskäp-ik\ adjective
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gastroscopist

play \ga-ˈsträs-kə-pəst\ noun
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gastroscopy

play \-pē\ noun, plural gastroscopies

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