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Bronchoscope
Pronunciation
Definition 1
A thin, tube-like instrument used to examine the inside of the trachea, bronchi (air passages that lead to the lungs), and lungs. A bronchoscope has a light and a lens for viewing, and may have a tool to remove tissue. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
An instrument designed to facilitate inspection of the trachea and bronchi to carry out diagnostic (taking specimens for culture and biopsy) or therapeutic (removing a foreign object) maneuvers. (NCI Thesaurus)
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