1. A thin, tube-shaped medical instrument with a light and lens used to examine the inside of the bladder.
Usage: medical/clinical term; used in urology

Examples

• The urologist used a cystoscope to inspect the patient's bladder for abnormalities.
• During the procedure, the cystoscope allowed the doctor to visualize the bladder wall clearly.
• A cystoscope can be used both for diagnosis and for minor surgical interventions.
• The patient was given anesthesia before the cystoscope was inserted.
• Modern cystoscopes are equipped with high-definition cameras for better imaging.