Endoscopy

Term: EndoscopyDefinition: A medical procedure that uses an endoscope, a flexible tube with a camera and light, to examine the interior of the body.Phonetic Pronunciation: (en-DOS-koh-pee)Origin: The term 'endoscopy' is derived from the Greek words 'endon,' meaning within, and 'skopein,' meaning to look at. This reflects the procedure's purpose of looking inside the body.Significance in Asbestos Context: Endoscopy is crucial for diagnosing asbestos-related diseases such as mesothelioma. It allows doctors to directly visualize and biopsy suspicious areas in the lungs or other affected organs, aiding in accurate diagnosis and staging of the disease.Example Sentence: The doctor recommended an endoscopy to examine the patient's lungs for signs of asbestos-related damage.Related Terms: Bronchoscopy, Thoracoscopy, Biopsy, Mesothelioma, Lung CancerNotes: - Endoscopy is minimally invasive compared to traditional surgery. - It can be used for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. - Not all types of endoscopy are relevant to asbestos-related conditions; the specific type used depends on the suspected disease location.