First Known Use: 1899
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bronchoscope
noun bron·cho·scope \ˈbräŋ-kə-ˌskōp\
Definition of BRONCHOSCOPE
: a usually flexible endoscope for inspecting or passing instruments into the bronchi (as to obtain tissue for biopsy)
— bron·cho·scop·ic \ˌbräŋ-kə-ˈskä-pik\ adjective
— bron·chos·co·pist \brän-ˈkäs-kə-pist, bräŋ-\ noun
— bron·chos·co·py \-pē\ noun
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Origin of BRONCHOSCOPE
International Scientific Vocabulary
Rhymes with BRONCHOSCOPE
antelope, antipope, arthroscope, biotope, bunny slope, calliope, cryoscope, endoscope, envelope, episcope, epitope, fluoroscope, forlorn hope, gastroscope, gyroscope, horoscope, interlope, isotope, kinescope, microscope, misanthrope, periscope, phalarope, radarscope, slippery slope, sniperscope, spectroscope, telescope
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bronchoscope
noun bron·cho·scope \ˈbräŋ-kə-ˌskōp\
Medical Definition of BRONCHOSCOPE
: a usually flexible endoscope for inspecting and passing instruments into the bronchi (as to obtain tissue for biopsy)
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