HealthAugust 15, 2026
cystoscopy
sis-TOS-kuh-pee
Definition
A medical procedure in which a doctor uses a thin, lighted tube with a camera to examine the inside of the bladder and urinary tract.
Etymology
Derived from the Greek words 'kystis' (bladder) and 'skopein' (to look at or examine). The term entered medical English in the late 19th century to describe this specific diagnostic technique.
In the news
The medical team performed a cystoscopy at the start of the surgery to confirm that the patient's recurrent cancer had not spread to the urinary bladder. This step was crucial for planning the extent of the necessary tumor removal.
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