Therapeutic or Preventive Procedure
thoracoscopy Audio
[ thor-uh-kos-koh-pee ]
Subclass of:
Thoracic Surgical Procedures; Endoscopy (procedure)
Definitions related to thoracoscopy:
  • Endoscopic examination of the thoracic cavity.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Endoscopic examination, therapy or surgery of the pleural cavity.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
  • Examination of the inside of the chest, using a thoracoscope. A thoracoscope 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
  • Thoracoscopy is the visual examination of the lung surfaces and pleural space through a viewing tube (a thoracoscope).
    Merck Manuals
    Merck & Co., Inc., 2025
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