hysteroscope

noun hys·ter·o·scope \ˈhis-tə-rō-ˌskōp\

Definition of HYSTEROSCOPE

: an endoscope used for hysteroscopy

1860

Medical Dictionary

noun hys·ter·o·scope \ˈhis-tə-rō-ˌskōp\

: an endoscope used for the visual examination of the cervix and interior of the uterus

—hys·ter·o·scop·ic \ˌhis-tə-rō-ˈskäp-ik\ adjective

—hys·ter·os·co·py \ˌhis-tə-ˈräs-kə-pē\ noun, plural hys·ter·os·co·pies

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