abdominoscopy
n.n. a medical procedure where a doctor looks inside the abdomen using a special tool. It helps find problems in the stomach or intestines.
n. a diagnostic procedure involving the visual inspection of the abdominal cavity. Typically performed using an endoscope or laparoscope to identify internal pathologies.
The doctor performed an abdominoscopy to check for internal injuries.
After the patient reported severe abdominal pain, the surgeon scheduled an abdominoscopy to determine the cause.
Modern abdominoscopy allows for both diagnostic imaging and minimally invasive surgical intervention, significantly reducing recovery times compared to traditional open surgery.
From abdomino- + -scopy.
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Last updated May 18, 2026