What is Esophagogastroduodenoscopy pronunciation?
esoph-a-gogas-tro-duo-denoscopy.
Why is an Esophagogastroduodenoscopy performed?
Upper endoscopy, also known as esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), is a procedure used to examine the lining of the esophagus (swallowing tube), stomach, and upper part of the small intestine (duodenum). The doctor may perform this procedure to diagnose and treat when possible certain disorders of the upper GI tract.
How do you pronounce upper endoscopy?
Pronunciation: (UH-per en-DOS-koh-pee)
What is the pronunciation of H?
H, or h, is the eighth letter in the ISO basic Latin alphabet. Its name in English is aitch (pronounced /ˈeɪtʃ/, plural aitches), or regionally haitch /ˈheɪtʃ/….
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| Other letters commonly used with | h(x), ch, gh, nh, ph, sh, ſh, th, wh, (x)h |
Which is the correct definition of esophagogastroduodenoscopy?
esophag /o/ gastr /o/ duoden /o/ scopy Begin with the meaning of the suffix – scopy, then move to the beginning of the term. Visual examination of the esophagus, stomach and duodenum is the correct definition. It is an endoscopic diagnostic procedure performed with an endoscope.
When to use the O between esophag and Gastr?
duoden – word root for duodenum -scopy – suffix for visual examination o – combining vowel used between word parts to ease pronunciation. O is most often used as the combining vowel, so if you are stumped as to whether to use an o or a between esophag and gastr, go for the o.
What is visual examination of the esophagus, stomach and duodenum?
Visual examination of the esophagus, stomach and duodenum is the correct definition. It is an endoscopic diagnostic procedure performed with an endoscope. At this time, you may be asking, “why not just speak medical language in plain English?” and that is a good question.
Which is the correct definition of an endoscopy?
Begin with the meaning of the suffix – scopy, then move to the beginning of the term. Visual examination of the esophagus, stomach and duodenum is the correct definition. It is an endoscopic diagnostic procedure performed with an endoscope.