endoscopic
adjective/ˌɛndəˈskɑpɪk/
Frequency rank: #17,714 most common English word
Meaning
relating to the use of an endoscope, a thin tube with a camera inserted into the body to view internal organs.
Example sentence
The doctor performed endoscopic surgery to examine the patient's digestive tract without making large incisions.
Synonyms & related words
- laparoscopic
- internal
- noninvasive
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