What does "endoscope" mean?

An instrument used to examine a bodily orifice or canal, or a hollow organ.

Endoscope

Common synonyms include: borescope, diagnostic tool, endoscopic instrument, inspection scope, viewing instrument, viewing scope.

noun

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Noun

1
An instrument used to examine a bodily orifice or canal, or a hollow organ.
2
a long slender medical instrument for examining the interior of a bodily organ or performing minor surgery wordnet

"Endoscopy is a medical procedure that uses an endoscope."

From endo- + -scope.