Bronchoscopy means the same as:
A) bronchial irrigation.
B) bronchodilation.
C) bronchography.
D) bronchoscopic examination.

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Bronchoscopy refers to the diagnostic or therapeutic procedure/examination of the inside of the airways (bronchi) by using a bronchoscope, a flexible tube with a camera and light at the end. Therefore, 'bronchoscopic examination' is the best choice that describes the meaning of bronchoscopy.

A) Bronchial irrigation: Refers to the process of washing out the airways with a sterile saline solution to remove mucus, secretions, and debris. It may be a part of the bronchoscopy procedure but does not define it completely.

B) Bronchodilation: Refers to the widening of the air passages to improve breathing. While some medications can be given during bronchoscopy to cause bronchodilation if needed, bronchoscopy itself does not necessarily mean bronchodilation.

C) Bronchography: Refers to the imaging technique that uses X-ray or CT scans to visualize the inside of the airways after the injection of contrast material. This is different from bronchoscopy, which allows direct visualization of the airways using a bronchoscope.

Bronchoscopy Means the Same As