Medical Device
cystoscope
cys·to·scope [ sis-tuh-skohp ]
Subclass of:
Endoscopes
Etymology:
Greek kystos = bladder + skopeo = I view
Definitions related to cystoscopes:
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A fiberoptic instrument used to view the lining of the urethra and bladder. Urologists can pass instruments through the scope to carry out procedures inside the urethra and bladder.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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A thin, tube-like instrument used to look inside the bladder and urethra. A cystoscope has a light and a lens for viewing and may have a tool to remove tissue.NCI Dictionary of Cancer TermsU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Endoscopes for visual examination of the urinary bladder.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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