Examination of the esophagus using an esophagoscope. An esophagoscope is a thin, tube-like instrument with a light and a lens for viewing. It may also have a tool to remove tissue to be checked under a microscope for signs of disease.
( ee-SAH-fuh-GOS-koh-pee )
Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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