HealthAugust 18, 2026

endoscopic

en-duh-SKAH-pik

Definition

Relating to the use of an endoscope, a medical instrument used to examine the interior of a body cavity or organ.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek words 'endon' (within) and 'skopein' (to look), referring to the process of viewing the inside of the human body.

In the news

In the article, the term describes a type of ultrasound used to inspect the body for pancreatic cancer, contrasting this invasive procedure with Craif's non-invasive urine test.

Craif Secures $33M for AI-Powered Urine Oncology Diagnostics

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