cystoscopy

/ˈsɪstəskɒpi/

Definitions

1. noun

A medical procedure in which a cystoscope (a flexible tube with a camera and light on the end) is inserted through the urethra to examine the inside of the bladder and urethra for abnormalities, such as tumors or kidney stones.

“The doctor performed a cystoscopy to check for any damage to my bladder after the surgery.”

Synonyms

  • bladder examination
  • endoscopy

Antonyms

  • none