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Endoscopic Procedure
Definition 1
A diagnostic or therapeutic procedure in which an endoscope is inserted in a tubular organ to examine the structural architecture and/or remove abnormal tissues. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
A procedure that uses an endoscope to examine the inside of the body. An endoscope 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 3
An examination of the body using an endoscope. (NCI Thesaurus/CDISC)
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