hysteroscopy

noun

hys·​ter·​os·​co·​py ˌhi-stə-ˈrä-skə-pē How to pronounce hysteroscopy (audio)
plural hysteroscopies
: visual examination of the cervix and interior of the uterus with an endoscope
hysteroscopic adjective

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Doctors can also take endometrial biopsies and hysteroscopies, which analyzes period tissue, and can help catch pre-cancer earlier. Sam Manzella, Flow Space, 2 Sep. 2025 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 Without insurance, the fees for the hysteroscopy and D&C alone would have amounted to over $30,000. Adeline Chen, CNN, 7 May 2022 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

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First Known Use

1898, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hysteroscopy was in 1898

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“Hysteroscopy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hysteroscopy. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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