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resectoscope

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Resectoscope (noun) means a hollow, flexible surgical tool normally passed in through the urethra or vagina to carry out a biopsy or resection on the prostate, uterus or bladder.

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A hollow, flexible surgical tool normally passed in through the urethra or vagina to carry out a biopsy or resection on the prostate, uterus or 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." — Gordon W. Reynolds, The Female Urethra and Chronic Urethritis (1951)

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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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"resectoscope" (noun) means a hollow, flexible surgical tool normally passed in through the urethra or vagina to carry out a biopsy or resection on the prostate, uterus or bladder.