angioscope

noun

an·​gio·​scope ˈan-jē-ə-ˌskōp How to pronounce angioscope (audio)
: a flexible endoscope that is used to visually examine the interior of a blood vessel
The angioscope allows doctors to be more accurate in identifying and treating blood vessel obstructions.Shari Roan, The Orange County Register (Santa Ana, California)
see angioscopy

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“Angioscope.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/angioscope. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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