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hysteroscopy

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A medical procedure where a doctor uses a thin, lighted camera inserted through the vagina and cervix to look inside the uterus to diagnose or treat uterine problems.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: medicine, sciences

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noun

Meaning 2

visual examination of the uterus and uterine lining using an endoscope inserted through the vagina

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: endoscopy

History

Etymology

From hystero- + -scopy.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: histeroscòpia — examination of the uterus
  • Greek: υστεροσκοπία (ysteroskopía) — examination of the uterus
  • Italian: isteroscopia — examination of the uterus
  • Spanish: histeroscopia — examination of the uterus