Endoscopies

/ˌɛndəˈskɑpiz/ noun

Definition

Plural of endoscopy; multiple medical procedures where a camera-tube is used to look inside the body to diagnose or treat conditions.

Etymology

From Greek 'endo-' (inside) + 'skopeein' (to look) + '-ia' (condition/procedure). The plural form indicates multiple viewing examinations performed in medical settings.

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Screening colonoscopies have saved millions of lives by finding polyps and early cancer before symptoms appear—a 30-minute endoscopy can literally add years to someone's life by catching disease when it's easiest to treat.

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