1. flexible optical instruments that use bundles of optical fibers to transmit images, allowing visual inspection of hard-to-reach areas
Usage: medical; technical; plural form

Examples

• The surgeon used fiberscopes to examine the patient’s internal organs.
• Mechanics rely on fiberscopes to inspect engine components without disassembly.
• Industrial fiberscopes help detect cracks in aircraft engines.
• The technician inserted fiberscopes into the narrow pipes to check for blockages.
• Modern fiberscopes provide high-resolution images of previously inaccessible areas.
• Quality control inspectors use fiberscopes to examine welds in tight spaces.