Definition

A medical procedure that allows doctors to look inside the airways and lungs using a thin, flexible tube called a bronchoscope.

Example

The doctor performed a bronchoscopy to examine the patient's lungs for any abnormalities.

Conversation

I heard you had to get a bronchoscopy last week, how did it go?

It was actually not as bad as I expected, just a bit uncomfortable.

That's good to hear! I was worried it would be painful.

Nah, the doctors were really gentle during the bronchoscopy.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bronchoscopy → It is formed from "broncho-" (from Greek "bronchos", meaning windpipe or airway) and "-scopy" (from Greek "skopein", meaning to look or examine). The word refers to the examination of the airways or windpipe.

Memory Tip

Think of 'bronchos' as the windpipe and 'scopy' as looking or examining — that's why bronchoscopy means looking into the windpipe.

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