/ɛnˈdoʊskəpi/ EN-doh-skop-ee

Definitions

1. noun

a medical procedure in which a flexible tube with a camera and light on the end is inserted through the mouth or anus to visualize the inside of the body, especially the digestive tract.

“The doctor recommended an endoscopy to diagnose the patient’s stomach problems.”

2. noun

the act of examining or investigating the internal structure of an object or system.

“The company’s endoscopy of the company’s financial data revealed a significant loss.”