Resectoscope
//ɹɪˈsɛktəskəʊp// noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A hollow and flexible surgical instrument typically inserted through the urethra or vagina, used for performing a biopsy or resection at the level of the prostate, uterus, or urinary bladder.
"If there is much fibrosis or sclerosis of the bladder neck, a resectoscope may be used to take a few “bites” of this tissue in much the same manner that a transurethral resection is done on the male prostate."
Example
More examples"If there is much fibrosis or sclerosis of the bladder neck, a resectoscope may be used to take a few “bites” of this tissue in much the same manner that a transurethral resection is done on the male prostate."
Etymology
From resect + -o- + -scope.
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