gastroscope

Meanings

• noun

  A flexible tube with a light and camera attached to the end, used to examine the inside of the stomach.

  - "The doctor performed a gastroscope examination to diagnose the patient's stomach condition."
  - "After the gastroscope procedure, the patient felt some discomfort in the throat."

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Variants

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gastroscope , gastroscopes , gastroscopic , gastroscopies , gastroscopist , gastroscopists , gastroscopy

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'gastron' meaning stomach and 'skopein' meaning to examine or look at.

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Trivia

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1. The first gastroscope was developed in 1957 by John H. Lindenberger.

2. Gastroscopy is typically performed under sedation or local anesthesia to make the procedure more comfortable for the patient.

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Related Concepts

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1. Endoscopy: A medical procedure that uses an endoscope to examine the internal organs of the body.

2. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD): A type of gastroscopy that examines the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum.

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Culture

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The gastroscope is a significant medical instrument used in gastroenterology for diagnosing various conditions, including ulcers, tumors, and inflammation.

How to Memorize "gastroscope"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a long, thin tube with a light and camera at the end being inserted into the mouth, passing through the esophagus and into the stomach.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gastroscope' with the image of a doctor examining a patient's stomach using this medical instrument.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Gastric Scope' to remember the word 'gastroscope'.

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