Resectoscope
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɹɪˈsɛktəskəʊp/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Resectoscope is a noun meaning (surgery) A hollow and flexible surgical instrument typically inserted through the urethra or vagina, used for performing a biopsy or resection at the level of the prostate, uterus, or urinary bladder.
Meaning
(surgery) A hollow and flexible surgical instrument typically inserted through the urethra or vagina, used for performing a biopsy or resection at the level of the prostate, uterus, or urinary bladder.
Example Sentences
If there is much fibrosis or sclerosis of the bladder neck, a resectoscope may be used to take a few “bites” of this tissue in much the same manner that a transurethral resection is done on the male prostate.
Word Forms
- resectoscopes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include urologic, urethrotome, urethrascope, rectoscope, uteroscope, hysteroscope.
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