bronchoesophagoscopy en · NOUN
Etymology
From broncho- + esophago- + -scopy.
Meanings
- A procedure in which an endoscope is used to examine both the tracheobronchial tree and the esophagus, allowing direct visualization to evaluate conditions such as tumors, strictures, foreign bodies, or sources of bleeding affecting the airway and upper digestive tract.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| bronchoesophagoscopies | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| broncho-oesophagoscopy | alternative | lexicographic | |
| broncho-esophagoscopy | alternative | lexicographic |