esophagogastroduodenoscopy
noun
- a diagnostic endoscopic procedure that visualizes the upper part of the gastrointestinal tract down to the duodenum
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ɪˌsɒ.fə.ɡəʊˌɡa.stɹəʊˌdjuː.əʊ.dɪˈnɒ.skə.pi/ / /ɪˌsɑ.fə.ɡoʊˌɡæ.stɹoʊˌdu.oʊ.dəˈnɑ.skə.pi/
noun
Etymology: From esophago- + gastro- + duodeno- + -scopy.
- A medical procedure in which a endoscope is inserted through the mouth to visually examine the esophagus, stomach, and the duodenum, typically used to diagnose or sometimes treat conditions affecting the upper gastrointestinal tract.