resectoscope

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A hollow and flexible surgical instrument typically inserted through the urethra or vagina, used for performing a biopsy or resection at the level of the prostate, uterus, or urinary bladder.

Pronunciation

/ɹɪˈsɛktəskəʊp/

Word forms

resectoscope resectoscopes

Etymology

From resect + -o- + -scope.

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