Capsule endoscope
| Capsule endoscope | |
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| Term | Capsule endoscope |
| Short definition | Capsule endoscope - (pronounced) (KAP-sul EN-doh-SKOPE) A device used to examine the inside of the intestine and other parts of the digestive tract. It's a capsule about the size of a large pill, containing a lens, light, camera, radio transmitter and battery. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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Capsule endoscope - (pronounced) (KAP-sul EN-doh-SKOPE) A device used to examine the inside of the intestine and other parts of the digestive tract. It's a capsule about the size of a large pill, containing a lens, light, camera, radio transmitter and battery. The patient swallows the capsule and takes photos as it travels through the digestive tract. The images are sent to a small recorder worn around the patient's waist or shoulder. The images are then viewed on a computer by the doctor to check for signs of disease. The capsule endoscope exits the body during bowel movements. Also called wireless capsule endoscope
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