Gastroscopy vs. Endoscopy

Gastroscopynoun

An examination of esophagus, stomach and duodenum using endoscope.

Gastroscopynoun

Examination of the abdomen or stomach, as with the gastroscope.

Gastroscopynoun

visual examination of the stomach by means of a gastroscope inserted through the esophagus

Endoscopynoun

(medicine) the examination of a bodily orifice, canal or organ using an endoscope

Endoscopynoun

The art or process of examination or treatment by means of an endoscope.

Endoscopynoun

visual examination of the interior of a hollow body organ by use of an endoscope

Endoscopy

An endoscopy (looking inside) is a procedure used in medicine to look inside the body. The endoscopy procedure uses an endoscope to examine the interior of a hollow organ or cavity of the body.