gastroscope

noun

gas·​tro·​scope ˈga-strə-ˌskōp How to pronounce gastroscope (audio)
: an endoscope for viewing the interior of the stomach
gastroscopic
ˌga-strə-ˈskä-pik How to pronounce gastroscope (audio)
adjective
gastroscopist
ga-ˈsträ-skə-pist How to pronounce gastroscope (audio)
noun
gastroscopy
ga-ˈsträ-skə-pē How to pronounce gastroscope (audio)
noun

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First Known Use

1888, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of gastroscope was in 1888

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“Gastroscope.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gastroscope. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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gastroscope

noun
gas·​tro·​scope ˈgas-trə-ˌskōp How to pronounce gastroscope (audio)
: an endoscope for inspecting the interior of the stomach
gastroscopic
ˌgas-trə-ˈskäp-ik How to pronounce gastroscope (audio)
adjective
gastroscopist
ga-ˈsträs-kə-pəst How to pronounce gastroscope (audio)
noun
gastroscopy
-pē How to pronounce gastroscope (audio)
noun
plural gastroscopies

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