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endoscopy, gastrointestinal (medicine)


endoscopy, gastrointestinal
Visual examination of the gastrointestinal tract by means of a fibreoptic endoscope. It is used to localise, identify, and photograph pathologic alterations, to obtain biopsy material and perform other surgical interventions, and for delivery of medication.