Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ɪˌsɒ.fə.ɡəʊˌɡa.stɹəʊˌdjuː.əʊ.dɪˈnɒ.skə.pi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy is a noun meaning (medicine) A medical procedure in which a endoscope is inserted through the mouth to visually examine the esophagus, stomach, and the duodenum, typically used to diagnose or sometimes treat conditions affecting the upper gastrointestinal tract.
Meaning
(medicine) A medical procedure in which a endoscope is inserted through the mouth to visually examine the esophagus, stomach, and the duodenum, typically used to diagnose or sometimes treat conditions affecting the upper gastrointestinal tract.
Word Forms
- esophagogastroduodenoscopies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include gastroduodenoscopy, chromoesophagoscopy, esophago-diverticulostomy, esophagodiverticulostomy, videoduodenoscope, defecography.
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