The instrument is called, in general, an Endoscope. There are a variety of versions for specific examinations; for example the Gastroscope for examining the esophagus and stomach; the Proctosigmoidoscope and Colonoscope for examining the colon; the Cystoscope for examining the urinary tract; the Arthroscope for examining joints; and several other variations. My favorite exam name (I love its tongue-twisting length) is "Endoscope-assisted Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography".
an instrument used to make a visual examination of a muscle.
Upper GI endoscopy is visual examination of the esophagus and stomach.It is called - GastroscopyThe medical term meaning visual examination of the esophagus and stomach is a Gastroscopy. During this procedure, a thin and flexible fibre optic tube with a camera on the end is passed through the mouth, down the oesophagus and into the stomach. The images from the camera are shown on a monitor which the doctor can see throughout the procedure.
-scopy means to see or visual examination, as in otoscopy (visual examination of the ear) or arthroscopy (visual exam of the interior of a joint).-scopy is the combining form meaning visual examination.
A laryngoscope is used for laryngoscopy, a direct visual examination of the larynx.
The visual examination of the body using the eyes and a lighted instrument if needed. The sense of smell may also be used.
bronchoscopeA bronchoscope is used to inspect the interior of the bronchi.
A colposcope (colpo -- vagina, scope -- instrument for viewing) is the medical term meaning instrument used to visually inspect the vagina and cervix. Colposcopy is used to detect abnormal areas of the vaginal and cervical skin, typically as a follow up to an abnormal pap smear. In a related thought, the instrument that is used to open the vagina during a pelvic exam is called speculum. The speculum is made of either metal or plastic and comes in different sizes. Speculum is also the term used for similar instruments to view the inside of the nose and other orifices.
Endo- means inside, and -scope means tool for visual examination. An endoscope is used for visual examination of the interior of a cavity.
The suffix in the term "laryngoscopy" is "-scopy", which means "to view" or "to examine". In medical terminology, the "-scopy" suffix is commonly used to indicate a procedure involving visual examination or observation using a lighted instrument called a scope. In laryngoscopy, the procedure involves visualizing the larynx using a device called a laryngoscope.
Cystoscopy is the medical term for visual examination of the bladder using a scope. Cyst/o means urinary bladder, and -scopy means to visually examine. It allows for a visual examination of the urinary bladder and is usually an out-patient procedure. Your doctor will insert a very small thin cable with a camera attached at the end of it to actually look at your bladder or perform a small biopsy of it if needed. The procedure lets your doctor see things he/she might have missed otherwise with an x-ray or MRI.
Speculum
Ultrasound is the medical technology most often used to visualize the organs of the abdomen. CT scan may also be used. Lower-tech approaches to the examination of the abdominal organs include palpation, observation, and auscultation.