Definition

A medical tool that is used to look inside the bladder and urethra.

Example

The doctor used a cystoscope to check for any issues in the patient's bladder.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of a cystoscope?

Yeah, I think it's used for examining the bladder, right?

Exactly! Doctors use a cystoscope to see inside the urinary tract.

That sounds pretty advanced; I hope I never need one!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cystoscope → It is formed from "cysto-" (from Greek "kystis", meaning bladder) and "scope" (from Greek "skopein", meaning to look or examine). The word "cystoscope" refers to an instrument used to look inside the bladder.

Memory Tip

Think of 'cysto-' meaning bladder and 'scope' meaning to look — a cystoscope is an instrument that allows you to look inside the bladder.

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