A mediastinoscope is a thin, tube-like instrument used to examine the tissues and lymph nodes in the area between the lungs (mediastinum) in a procedure known as mediastinoscopy. These tissues include the heart and its large blood vessels, trachea, esophagus, and bronchi. The mediastinoscope has a light and a lens for viewing and may also have a t...
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A thin, tube-like instrument used to examine the tissues and lymph nodes in the area between the lungs. These tissues include the heart and its large blood vessels, trachea, esophagus, and bronchi. The mediastinoscope has a light and a lens for viewing and may also have a tool to remove tissue. It is inserted into the chest through a cut above the ...
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<instrument> An endoscope for inspection of mediastinum through a suprasternal incision. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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(me″de-ә-sti´no-skōp) a specially designed endoscope used in mediastinoscopy.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: mē′dē-as-tin′ō-skōp Definitions: 1. An endoscope for inspection of the mediastinum through a suprasternal incision.
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