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bronchoscopy

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Bronchoscopy (noun) means a medical technique for examining the bronchi using a flexible instrument called a bronchoscope. Example: “The doctor recommended a bronchoscopy to investigate the persistent cough.”

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technical A medical technique for examining the bronchi using a flexible instrument called a bronchoscope.

"The doctor recommended a bronchoscopy to investigate the persistent cough."

"A bronchoscopy lets clinicians look directly inside the airways."

"The hospital carries out several bronchoscopies each week."

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Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA procedure that lets doctors look inside the airways with a flexible viewing instrument.

When to use it

Bronchoscopy is a clinical, medical term used by healthcare professionals rather than in everyday conversation.

Memory tip

Keep bronchoscopy, the procedure, distinct from bronchoscope, the instrument used to perform it.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Built from the combining form broncho-, relating to the bronchi, and the suffix -scopy, meaning a technique for viewing or examining.

Origin: English

Rhymes for bronchoscopy

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Frequently asked questions

What is a bronchoscopy?

A bronchoscopy is a medical technique in which a flexible instrument called a bronchoscope is used to look inside the bronchi, the airways of the lungs.

What is a bronchoscope?

A bronchoscope is the flexible instrument used to carry out a bronchoscopy, allowing a direct view of the airways.

Is bronchoscopy a diagnostic technique?

Yes, it is a technique doctors use to view the bronchi directly, which supports diagnosis of airway conditions.

What is the meaning of bronchoscopy?

"bronchoscopy" (noun) means a medical technique for examining the bronchi using a flexible instrument called a bronchoscope.