Diagnostic Procedure
esophagoscopy Audio
[ ee-sah-fuh-gos-koh-pee ]
Subclass of:
Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal
Definitions related to esophagoscopy:
  • Endoscopic examination of the esophagus.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Endoscopic examination, therapy or surgery of the esophagus.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
  • Examination of the esophagus using an esophagoscope. An esophagoscope is a thin, tube-like instrument with a light and a lens for viewing. It may also have a tool to remove tissue to be checked under a microscope for signs of disease.
    NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Esophagoscopy is a procedure in which a flexible endoscope is inserted through the mouth, or more rarely, through the nares, and into the esophagus. The endoscope uses a charge-coupled device to display magnified images on a video screen.
    Medscape
    WebMD, 2025
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