hysteroscopy
noun
hys·ter·os·co·py
ˌhi-stə-ˈrä-skə-pē 
plural hysteroscopies
: visual examination of the cervix and interior of the uterus with an endoscope
Examples of hysteroscopy in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
That’s in line with the new ACOG guidance, which applies to a wide range of interventions that require cervical stabilization such as endocervical biopsies, hysteroscopies and in IVF
Educating Clinicians—and Women
Changing clinical practice isn’t just about launching a product.
—
Lisa Falco, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
Louisiana’s law could also make pharmacists less likely to fill misoprostol prescriptions for people miscarrying at home, or even for non-pregnant patients taking the drug before IUD insertions or diagnostic procedures called hysteroscopies.
—Susan Rinkunas, refinery29.com, 28 Oct. 2024
For four months, my world was inundated with ultrasounds, near weekly lab draws to measure hormone levels, a hysteroscopy and ultimately a dilation and curettage (D&C) procedure and subsequent consultation with a gynecologic oncologist and reproductive endocrinologist.
—Adeline Chen, CNN, 7 May 2022
Unfortunately, today is also my hysteroscopy.
—refinery29.com, 18 Oct. 2021
Diagnosis and treatment of Asherman syndrome often require multiple surgeries with a procedure called a hysteroscopy, in which a thin lighted tube helps visualize the uterus.
—Sarah N. Lynch, Health.com, 15 Oct. 2021
Without insurance, the fees for the hysteroscopy and D&C alone would have amounted to over $30,000.
—Adeline Chen, CNN, 7 May 2022
There was no mention of a hysteroscopy, let alone basic ultrasound.
—Sarah N. Lynch, Health.com, 15 Oct. 2021
If operative hysteroscopy is not possible, then Dr. Robinson suggests the next-best option would be a suction curettage.
—Sarah N. Lynch, Health.com, 15 Oct. 2021
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Lisa Falco, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
Louisiana’s law could also make pharmacists less likely to fill misoprostol prescriptions for people miscarrying at home, or even for non-pregnant patients taking the drug before IUD insertions or diagnostic procedures called hysteroscopies.
—Susan Rinkunas, refinery29.com, 28 Oct. 2024
For four months, my world was inundated with ultrasounds, near weekly lab draws to measure hormone levels, a hysteroscopy and ultimately a dilation and curettage (D&C) procedure and subsequent consultation with a gynecologic oncologist and reproductive endocrinologist.
—Adeline Chen, CNN, 7 May 2022
Unfortunately, today is also my hysteroscopy.
—refinery29.com, 18 Oct. 2021
Diagnosis and treatment of Asherman syndrome often require multiple surgeries with a procedure called a hysteroscopy, in which a thin lighted tube helps visualize the uterus.
—Sarah N. Lynch, Health.com, 15 Oct. 2021
Without insurance, the fees for the hysteroscopy and D&C alone would have amounted to over $30,000.
—Adeline Chen, CNN, 7 May 2022
There was no mention of a hysteroscopy, let alone basic ultrasound.
—Sarah N. Lynch, Health.com, 15 Oct. 2021
If operative hysteroscopy is not possible, then Dr. Robinson suggests the next-best option would be a suction curettage.
—Sarah N. Lynch, Health.com, 15 Oct. 2021
Cite this Entry
“Hysteroscopy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hysteroscopy. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share