Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Of or relating to bronchoscopy: Pertaining to the medical procedure of examining the interior of the bronchi (the main airways of the lungs) using a specialized instrument.
   • Of or relating to a bronchoscope: Pertaining to the instrument itself, a flexible or rigid tube with a light and camera used for visual examination of the bronchi.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The doctor reviewed the bronchoscopic images to look for any abnormalities.
  • A bronchoscopic biopsy can be performed to obtain tissue samples from the lung.

Advanced Usage

• "Bronchoscopic findings": The observations or results obtained during a bronchoscopy procedure.
  • The bronchoscopic findings were consistent with a diagnosis of chronic bronchitis.
• "Bronchoscopic procedure": The specific technique or operation of performing a bronchoscopy.
  • The patient was prepared for the bronchoscopic procedure under sedation.

Variants and Related Words

• Bronchoscopy (n): The medical examination procedure itself.
  • The patient underwent a bronchoscopy to determine the cause of the persistent cough.
• Bronchoscope (n): The instrument used for the examination.
  • The new video bronchoscope provides high-definition images of the airways.

Synonyms

• Endoscopic (specifically of the bronchi): Relating to the use of an endoscope for internal examination, though this is a broader term.

Related Phrases

• Bronchoscopic lavage: A procedure where fluid is introduced into the lungs via the bronchoscope and then suctioned out for analysis.
  • Bronchoscopic lavage is useful for diagnosing certain lung infections.
• Bronchoscopic ultrasound: An advanced technique combining bronchoscopy with ultrasound imaging to examine areas beyond the airway walls.
  • Bronchoscopic ultrasound helped guide the needle for a precise biopsy.

Adjective

1. of or relating to an instrument for examining the interior of the bronchi