bronchoscope

[ brong-kuh-skohp ]

noun

, Medicine/Medical.

1. a lighted, flexible tubular instrument that is inserted into the trachea for diagnosis and for removing inhaled objects.

bronchoscope

/ brɒŋˈkɒskəpɪst; ˈbrɒŋkəˌskəʊp; ˌbrɒŋkəˈskɒpɪk /

noun

1. an instrument for examining and providing access to the interior of the bronchial tubes

Derived Forms

• bronˈchoscopy, noun
• bronchoscopic, adjective
• bronchoscopist, noun

Other Words From

• bron·cho·scop·ic [brong-k, uh, -, skop, -ik], adjective
• bron·chos·co·pist [brong-, kos, -k, uh, -pist], noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of bronchoscope¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; broncho- + -scope

Example Sentences

The pulmonologist sent a fibreoptic bronchoscope - a tiny camera with forceps - down her airway.

From BBC

But the latest warning letter to Olympus noted other deficiencies, including wrinkles and air bubbles in the sealed packaging of single-use suction valves for bronchoscopes.

From New York Times

Doctors now use a medical device called a bronchoscope to examine a person’s lungs and airways.

From Washington Post

Officials launched an investigation in January 2020 when the medical center reported two bronchoscopes, used for examining a patient’s airway, were missing.

From Washington Times

According to the criminal complaint, the medical center first noticed in January that two of its bronchoscopes were missing.

From Washington Times