Cystoscopy (sist-OSS-ko-pee) at Medical Drugs Glossary

What is Cystoscopy (sist-OSS-ko-pee)? Examination of the bladder and urethra using a thin, lighted instrument (called a cystoscope) inserted into the urethra. Tissue samples can be removed and examined under a microscope to determine whether disease is present.

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