Endoscopy is a medical procedure that uses an endoscope to examine the interior surfaces of an organ or cavity. It involves inserting a flexible or rigid tube with a camera and light to visualize anatomy, obtain biopsies, or treat lesions. The term combines the Latin roots for inside (endo) and view (scopy).
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