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Thoracoscopy
Pronunciation
Definition 1
Examination of the inside of the chest, using a thoracoscope. A thoracoscope 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 thoracic cavity. (NCI Thesaurus)
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