Gastroscopy
Gastroscopy is the viewing of the mucous membrane of the stomach through an illuminated tube fitted with a lens system. The patient is anesthetized, and the gastroscope is passed into the stomach, which is then inflated with air. With a flexible fiberoptic instrument, direct visualization of different parts of the gastric mucous membrane is possible. It is also possible to perform a mucosal biopsy through a gastroscope.
Webster Dictionary Meaning
1. Gastroscopy
- Examination of the abdomen or stomach, as with the
gastroscope. Category: Medical & Health Sciences
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