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- n. medicine The examination of the uterus using a hysteroscope
WordNet 3.0
- n. visual examination of the uterus and uterine lining using an endoscope inserted through the vagina
Examples
“Hysteroscopic myomectomy: In this procedure your tumors are removed via the diagnostic procedure called hysteroscopy Here, a periscopelike device is inserted through your vagina and cervix, allowing your doctor to visualize your uterine cavity.”
“We continue to see high demand for minimally-invasive office procedures, such as hysteroscopy, endometrial ablation, and permanent contraception due to the many benefits for both doctors and patients.”
“In 2010, three retrievals, two embryo transfers and a hysteroscopy.”
“I hand him my notebook, and he jots down some examples: endoscopy, laparoscopy, hysteroscopy, colposcopy, colonoscopy, radiotherapy. ”
“I speak now of ultrasound imaging, fetal heart monitoring electronically, hysteroscopy, fetoscopy - things that gave us a window into the womb.”
“But we always reevaluate the situation later to make sure that the cavity is still viable, by means of HSG, by a sonohysterogram or by a hysteroscopy.”
“Examinations of the uterus by ultrasound, hysteroscopy, and hysterosalpingography, or an endometrial biopsy, may also provide important information.”
Simon & Schuster: Our Bodies, Ourselves: Pregnancy and Birth
“I have had a hysterosalpinogram and hysteroscopy both normal, but am wondering also about an MRI.”
“Local anesthesia is generally used with a hysteroscopy but may also be used for a woman having a biopsy or aspiration.”
“A hysteroscopy “sees” more than endometrial aspiration, but more dilation of the uterus is needed and not all practitioners perform this procedure in the office.”
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