cystoscope

cys·to·scope

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [sis-tuh-skohp]
- /ˈsɪs təˌskoʊp/
- /sˈɪstəskˌəʊp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sis-tuh-skohp]
- /ˈsɪs təˌskoʊp/

Definitions of cystoscope word

noun cystoscope a slender tubular medical instrument for examining the interior of the urethra and urinary bladder 3
noun cystoscope an instrument for visually examining the interior of the urinary bladder 3
verb transitive cystoscope to examine with a cystoscope 3
noun cystoscope a slender, cylindrical instrument for examining the interior of the urinary bladder and for the introduction of medication therein. 1
noun cystoscope An instrument inserted into the urethra for examining the urinary bladder. 1
noun cystoscope A form of endoscope used to examine the ureter and the bladder. 0

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Origin of cystoscope

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

First recorded in 1885-90; cysto- + -scope

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Parts of speech for Cystoscope

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cystoscope popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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