gastroscope

noun

gas·tro·scope ˈga-strə-ˌskōp

: an endoscope for viewing the interior of the stomach

gastroscopic

ˌga-strə-ˈskä-pik

adjective

gastroscopist

ga-ˈsträ-skə-pist

noun

gastroscopy

ga-ˈsträ-skə-pē

noun

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First Known Use

1888, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of gastroscope was in 1888

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“Gastroscope.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gastroscope. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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Medical Definition

gastroscope

noun

gas·tro·scope ˈgas-trə-ˌskōp

: an endoscope for inspecting the interior of the stomach

gastroscopic

ˌgas-trə-ˈskäp-ik

adjective

gastroscopist

ga-ˈsträs-kə-pəst

noun

gastroscopy

-pē

noun

plural gastroscopies

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