Definition

A medical procedure that involves looking inside the body using a special tool called an endoscope, which is a thin tube with a camera and light.

Example

The doctor recommended an endoscopy to check for any issues in the patient's digestive tract.

Conversation

I heard you had to get an endoscopy last week.

Yeah, it was a bit nerve-wracking, but I'm okay now.

Was it painful to have the endoscopy?

Not really, just a little uncomfortable, but totally worth it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Endoscopy → It is formed from "endo-" (from Greek "endon", meaning within) and "skopein" (meaning to look or examine). The word "endoscopy" refers to the examination of the inside of a body or organ.

Memory Tip

Think of looking "within" ("endo-") something to examine it ("skopein"). This helps you remember that endoscopy is about looking inside the body.

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