endoscopeen‧do‧scope /ˈendəskəʊp $ -skoʊp/ noun [countable] medical 
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word sets- A skilled endoscopist is essential, but the equipment can be as simple as a standard endoscope and an injection needle.
- A third way, called an endoscope, uses the principle of total internal reflection which we saw in the demonstration.
- In 30 cases the first biopsy was taken using a fibreoptic endoscope.
- In addition, the procedure usually takes longer and an endoscope of a greater diameter is used when biliary stenting is performed.
- Laser treatment can be technically difficult, particularly in patients in whom the endoscope will not pass the stricture.
- The indication for endoscopy was noted as well as the dose of sedation, the size of endoscope, and length of procedure.
- We recently handed over a paediatric endoscope, costing £1,200, to the unit.
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an instrument used by doctors who are performing a medical operation on someone. 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