A physician is completing a visual inspection of the body by means of an illuminated instrument for the visualization of the interior of a body cavity or organ. This inspection is called an:
A) echogram.
B) echography.
C) endoscope.
D) endoscopy.

Question

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The description matches the definition of an endoscopy, which is a medical procedure that uses an endoscope to examine the interior of the body. A is incorrect because an echogram is a graphical representation of sound waves used in diagnostic imaging. B is incorrect because echography refers to the use of ultrasound waves to create images of the body. C is incorrect because while an endoscope is used in an endoscopy, the term "endoscope" by itself does not specify that the instrument is being used for visual inspection of the body.

A Physician Is Completing a Visual Inspection of the Body