hysteroscopy

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hysteroscopy

A doctor performs a hysteroscopy to examine the uterine lining.

Definition

Noun: 1. A medical procedure for visual examination: Hysteroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure. It allows a doctor to visually examine the interior of the uterus (the uterine cavity) and the lining of the uterus (endometrium) using a hysteroscope, a thin, lighted tube-like instrument (an endoscope). 2. The diagnostic or operative technique: The procedure involves inserting the hysteroscope through the vagina and cervix into the uterus, often to diagnose or treat causes of abnormal bleeding, infertility, or other uterine conditions.

Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The doctor recommended a hysteroscopy to investigate the cause of her heavy menstrual bleeding.
    • During the hysteroscopy, the surgeon discovered and removed a small polyp.
    • Diagnostic hysteroscopy is often performed as an outpatient procedure.
Advanced Usage
  • Office hysteroscopy: A procedure performed in a doctor's office setting, typically without general anesthesia, for diagnostic purposes.
    • The patient underwent an office hysteroscopy to evaluate her uterine cavity.
  • Operative hysteroscopy: A procedure where specialized instruments are passed through the hysteroscope to perform surgical interventions, such as removing fibroids or polyps.
    • The operative hysteroscopy successfully resolved her intrauterine adhesions.
Variants and Related Words
  • Hysteroscope (noun): The specific endoscopic instrument used to perform a hysteroscopy.
    • The hysteroscope transmits an image to a video monitor.
  • Hysteroscopic (adjective): Relating to or performed by hysteroscopy.
    • The hysteroscopic procedure was completed in under thirty minutes.
Synonyms
  • Uterine endoscopy: A more general term for endoscopic examination of the uterus.
  • Intrauterine visualization: A descriptive phrase for the visual inspection of the uterine cavity.
Related Phrases
  • To perform a hysteroscopy: The action of carrying out the procedure.
    • The gynecologist will perform a hysteroscopy next week.
  • To undergo a hysteroscopy: The experience of having the procedure done.
    • She had to undergo a hysteroscopy as part of her fertility workup.
hysteroscopy

A doctor performs a hysteroscopy to examine the uterine lining.

Noun
  1. visual examination of the uterus and uterine lining using an endoscope inserted through the vagina