Endoscopically

/ˌɛndəˈskɑpɪkli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner using or relating to an endoscope; describing how something is done with an internal viewing instrument.

Etymology

From 'endoscopic' + the adverb suffix '-ally', which converts adjectives into adverbs describing how an action is performed using Greek medical terminology.

Kelly Says

When doctors repair a torn meniscus endoscopically instead of with open surgery, patients can sometimes return to sports in weeks rather than months—the difference between a small video camera and a large cut is literally months of healing time.

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