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Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (also spelled oesophagogastroduodenoscopy) or panendoscopy is a diagnostic endoscopic procedure that visualizes the upper part of the gastrointestinal tract up to the duodenum. It is considered a minimally invasive procedure since it does not require an incision into one of the major body cavities and does not require an...
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(from the article `diagnosis`) As the lengthy name implies, esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is an endoscopic examination in which a scope is passed through the esophagus, stomach, ...
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http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/e/44
(EGD) (ә-sof″ә-go-gas″tro-doo″od-ә-nos´kә-pe) endoscopic examination of the interior of the esophagus, stomach, and initial portion of the duodenum, usually for diagnostic purposes with removal of samples of tissue for further study. In some cases it is done to ...
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(EGD) Type: Term Pronunciation: ĕ-sof′ă-gō-gas′trō-dū′ō-den-os′kŏ-pē Definitions: 1. Endoscopic examination of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum usually performed using a fiberoptic instrument.
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Esophagogastroduodenoscopy: Also known as EGD or upper endoscopy. A procedure that enables the examiner (usually a gastroenterologist) to examine the esophagus (the swallowing tube), stomach, and duodenum (the first portion of small bowel) using a thin flexible tube (a 'scope') that can be looked through or seen on a TV monitor. (A great crossword ...
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esophagogastroduodenoscopy An examination of the lining of the esophagus, stomach, and upper duodenum with a small camera (flexible endoscope) which is inserted down the throat.
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(EGD) a test using an endoscope to look at the inside of the esophagus, stomach, and upper part of the small intestine. Tissue samples can also be taken to test for diseases.
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