1. A medical procedure in which a thin, tube-like instrument with a camera (cystoscope) is inserted through the urethra into the bladder to examine its interior or perform diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.
Usage: medical/clinical term; commonly used in urology

Examples

• The urologist recommended a cystoscopy to investigate the patient's recurring urinary tract infections.
• During the cystoscopy, the doctor was able to visualize the bladder wall and identify the source of bleeding.
• A cystoscopy can be used both for diagnosis and to remove small bladder stones.
• The patient underwent cystoscopy under local anesthesia to check for signs of bladder cancer.
• Cystoscopy is often the first step in evaluating hematuria, or blood in the urine.