celoscope

ce·lo·scope

[see-luh-skohp]
noun Medicine/Medical.
an instrument for examining a body cavity.


Origin:
< Greek koîlo(s) hollow or koîlo(n) a hollow + -scope

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celoscope ce·lo·scope (sē'lə-skōp')
n.
An optical device for examining the interior of a body cavity.

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