esophagogastroscopy en · NOUN
Etymology
From esophago- + gastro- + -scopy.
Meanings
- A diagnostic medical procedure in which a flexible endoscope is passed through the mouth to visually examine the esophagus and stomach.
- More commonly called an esophagogastroduodenoscopy
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| oesophagogastroscopy | UK, alternative | lexicographic | |
| esophagogastroscopies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |