1. A thin, lighted instrument inserted through the cervix into the uterus to examine the uterine cavity or perform minimally invasive surgical procedures.
Usage: medical; gynecology

Examples

• The doctor used a hysteroscope to diagnose the cause of abnormal bleeding.
• During the procedure, the hysteroscope allowed the surgeon to visualize the inside of the uterus.
• A hysteroscope is often used to remove fibroids or polyps without making large incisions.
• The patient underwent hysteroscopic surgery with a specialized hysteroscope.
• Modern hysteroscopes are equipped with cameras that project images onto a monitor for better visualization.