hysteroscopy

noun

hys·​ter·​os·​co·​py ˌhi-stə-ˈrä-skə-pē How to pronounce hysteroscopy (audio)
plural hysteroscopies
: visual examination of the cervix and interior of the uterus with an endoscope
hysteroscopic
ˌhi-stə-rō-ˈskä-pik How to pronounce hysteroscopy (audio)
adjective

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Louisiana’s law could also make pharmacists less likely to fill misoprostol prescriptions for people miscarrying at home, or even for non-pregnant patients taking the drug before IUD insertions or diagnostic procedures called hysteroscopies. — Susan Rinkunas, refinery29.com, 28 Oct. 2024 For four months, my world was inundated with ultrasounds, near weekly lab draws to measure hormone levels, a hysteroscopy and ultimately a dilation and curettage (D&C) procedure and subsequent consultation with a gynecologic oncologist and reproductive endocrinologist. — Adeline Chen, CNN, 7 May 2022

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1898, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hysteroscopy was in 1898

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“Hysteroscopy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hysteroscopy. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.

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