Endoskopie

endoscopy

noun en-do-sko-PEE Rare

Origin: from Greek endon + skopein

Usage Note

Endoskopie is examination of the interior of a body cavity with a flexible camera. Magenspiegelung (gastroscopy) and Darmspiegelung (colonoscopy) are everyday synonyms for specific types.

Examples

"Die Endoskopie zeigte eine leichte Reizung der Magenschleimhaut."

Natural Translation

The endoscopy showed mild irritation of the stomach lining.

Literal Translation

The endoscopy showed a light irritation of the stomach mucosa.

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