pharyngoesophagoscopy en · NOUN
Etymology
From pharyngo- + esophago- + -scopy.
Meanings
- an endoscopic procedure in which a flexible or rigid scope is used to visualize the pharynx and esophagus, allowing a clinician to directly examine the lining of these structures to identify or assess conditions such as inflammation, tumors, strictures, or sources of swallowing difficulty or bleeding.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pharyngoesophagoscopies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |