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Esophagoscopy
Pronunciation
Definition 1
Examination of the esophagus using an esophagoscope. An esophagoscope is a thin, tube-like instrument with a light and a lens for viewing. It may also have a tool to remove tissue to be checked under a microscope for signs of disease. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
Endoscopic examination of the esophagus. (NCI Thesaurus)
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