Diagnostic Procedure
rhinoscopy
[ ry-nos-koh-pee ]
Definitions related to rhinoscopy:
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Examination of the inside of the nose using a nasoscope (or rhinoscope). A nasoscope 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 diseaseNCI Dictionary of Cancer TermsU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Examination of the nasal cavity using a specialized video camera (rhinoscope).NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Background Nasal endoscopy involves evaluation of the nasal and sinus passages with direct vision using a magnified high-quality view. It is a commonly performed procedure in the otolaryngologist�s office and serves as an objective diagnostic tool in the evaluation of nasal mucosa, sinonasal anatomy, and nasal pathology.WebMD, 2019
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