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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

physical entity go
an entity that has physical existence

object, physical object go
a tangible and visible entity

whole, unit go
an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity

artifact, artefact go
a man-made object taken as a whole

instrumentation, instrumentality go
an artifact (or system of artifacts) that is instrumental in accomplishing some end

device go
an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose

instrument go
a device that requires skill for proper use

medical instrument go
instrument used in the practice of medicine

endoscope
a long slender medical instrument for examining the interior of a bodily organ or performing minor surgery

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arthroscope go
a type of endoscope that is inserted into a joint for visual examination
colonoscope go
an elongated fiberoptic endoscope for examining the entire colon from cecum to rectum
culdoscope go
a specialized endoscope for visually examining a woman's pelvic organs
gastroscope go
a type of endoscope for visually examining the stomach
laparoscope go
a slender endoscope inserted through an incision in the abdominal wall in order to examine the abdominal organs or to perform minor surgery
proctoscope go
an endoscope for examining the rectum
sigmoidoscope, flexible sigmoidoscope go
an endoscope (a flexible fiberoptic probe) for examining the sigmoid colon