Ureteroscopy
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Term | Ureteroscopy |
Short definition | Ureteroscopy - (pronounced) (YER-eh-ter-OS-koh-pee) Examination of the inside of the kidney and ureter with a ureteroscope. A ureteroscope is a thin, tubular instrument with a light and lens for viewing. |
Type | Cancer terms |
Specialty | Oncology |
Language | English |
Source | NCI |
Comments |
Ureteroscopy - (pronounced) (YER-eh-ter-OS-koh-pee) Examination of the inside of the kidney and ureter with a ureteroscope. A ureteroscope is a thin, tubular instrument with a light and lens for viewing. It may also have a tool to remove tissue to be examined under a microscope for signs of disease. The ureteroscope is inserted through the urethra into the bladder, ureter, and renal pelvis (part of the kidney that collects, holds, and drains urine)
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ureteroscopy
- Wikipedia's article - Ureteroscopy
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