Thoracoscopy (thoraco = thorax [chest] + scop = look + y = procedure) is the internal examination of the chest performed under general or sedation with local anesthetic. The instrument (thoracoscope) includes a light source, viewing lens and areas for inclusion of specialized instruments for tissue removal or manipulation.
The medical term for "on examination" is "on physical examination" or "on clinical examination." This refers to the assessment of a patient's physical condition by a healthcare provider through various techniques such as observation, palpation, auscultation, and testing.
Clinically is the medical term meaning on examination.
Knee arthroscopy is the medical term meaning visual examination of the inside of the knee joint.
-scopy is the medical term meaning visual examination with a scope
Anoscope is a medical term meaning instrument for the direct visual examination of the anus.
Diagnoses
Cystoscopy is the medical term meaning visual examination of the bladder with a scope that goes through the urethra.
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arthroscopy
Palpation is the most common examination technique using the hands. Percussion usually uses the hands as well.
myoscopia (myoscopy)myoscopia (myoscopy)
A visual examination of the interior of a joint is arthroscopy.
lymphangiography
BronchoscopyBronchoscopy is visual examination of the bronchus.Bronchoscopy.