gastroduodenoscopy en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ɡastɹəʊdjuːəʊdɪˈnɒskəpi/ (UK)
Etymology
From gastro- + duodeno- + -scopy.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A diagnostic medical procedure in which a flexible endoscope is passed through the mouth to visually examine the stomach and duodenum.
- (countable, uncountable) More commonly called an esophagogastroduodenoscopy
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| gastroduodenoscopies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |