endoscope

Definition

A medical spy camera on a stick—flexible or rigid—designed to peek inside your body's various cavities and hollow organs without making a bigger mess. It's your doctor's way of eavesdropping on your insides.

Example Usage

The doctor used an endoscope to examine his esophagus.

Source: Medical equipment and procedure terminology

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