• EtherWhack@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Well a colonoscope is actually an endoscope, just one meant for colonoscopies. Endoscope is just a generic term for the tool. (endo- = inside/within, -scope = tool for viewing)

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      And gastroscope is the type specifically for the esophagus and stomach.