cystoscope

noun cys·to·scope \ˈsis-tə-ˌskōp\

Definition of CYSTOSCOPE

: a rigid endoscope for inspecting and passing instruments into the urethra and bladder

— cys·to·scop·ic \ˌsis-tə-ˈskä-pik\ adjective

— cys·tos·co·py \si-ˈstäs-kə-pē\ noun

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use: 1889

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