endoscope
Meaning: A slender, flexible medical instrument fitted with a light and camera, inserted into the body to examine internal organs or cavities without the need for major surgery.
Endoscopes have revolutionised diagnostic and surgical medicine by enabling minimally invasive procedures. The term encompasses a family of specialised instruments — gastroscopes, colonoscopes, bronchoscopes — each designed for specific anatomical regions. In health journalism, endoscopy is frequently discussed in the context of cancer screening programmes and NHS waiting lists. The adjective endoscopic collocates with surgery, examination, and procedure.
Examples
- The consultant used an endoscope to examine the patient's oesophagus for signs of Barrett's disease. 专科医生使用内窥镜检查患者的食道,寻找巴雷特病的迹象。El especialista utilizó un endoscopio para examinar el esófago del paciente en busca de signos de esófago de Barrett.専門医は内視鏡を使用して患者の食道をバレット病の兆候がないか検査した。전문의는 내시경을 사용하여 환자의 식도에 바렛병 징후가 없는지 검사했다.
- Modern endoscopes transmit high-definition images that allow surgeons to operate with remarkable precision. 现代内窥镜传输高清图像,使外科医生能够以惊人的精度进行手术。Los endoscopios modernos transmiten imágenes de alta definición que permiten a los cirujanos operar con una precisión notable.最新の内視鏡は高精細画像を伝送し、外科医が驚くべき精度で手術を行うことを可能にしている。최신 내시경은 고화질 영상을 전송하여 외과의가 놀라운 정밀도로 수술할 수 있게 해준다.
- The NHS has invested heavily in endoscope decontamination units to meet infection control standards. NHS在内窥镜消毒设备方面投入大量资金,以满足感染控制标准。El NHS ha invertido considerablemente en unidades de descontaminación de endoscopios para cumplir las normas de control de infecciones.NHSは感染管理基準を満たすため、内視鏡の除染装置に多額の投資を行った。NHS는 감염 관리 기준을 충족하기 위해 내시경 제염 장비에 대규모 투자를 했다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: medical, scientific
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Greek endon (within) + skopein (to look at). First used in the mid-19th century when early rigid instruments were developed to examine the urinary tract and other internal passages.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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