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gastroscope
(gasītro-skōp)
an endoscope especially designed for passage into the stomach to permit examination of its interior. The gastroscope is a
hollow, cylindrical tube fitted with special lenses and lights. The newer types of gastroscope are made of glass fiber (fiberscope)
which is more flexible. Each glass fiber reflects light and creates a mirror effect, making it possible to “go around corners,”
and facilitating visualization of the curvature of the stomach.
fiberoptic gastroscope
one that uses fiberoptic technology. Called also fibergastroscope and gastrofiberscope.

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