Definition

A medical procedure that allows doctors to look inside the bladder using a thin tube with a camera, inserted through the urethra.

Example

The doctor recommended a cystoscopy to examine the patient's bladder for any abnormalities.

Conversation

I heard you had a cystoscopy last week, how did it go?

It was a bit uncomfortable, but the doctor was really nice.

I can imagine! What did they find during the cystoscopy?

They said everything looked normal, so that's a relief.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cystoscopy → It is formed from "cysto-" (from Greek "kystis", meaning bladder) and "-scopy" (from Greek "skopein", meaning to look or examine). The word "cystoscopy" refers to the examination of the bladder using a scope.

Memory Tip

Think of looking into the "bladder" ('cysto-') with a tool to "examine" ('-scopy') it — that's what cystoscopy means.

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