a procedure that uses a bronchoscope to examine the inside of the trachea, bronchi (air passages that lead to the lungs), and lungs. a bronchoscope is a thin, tube-like instrument with a light and a lens for viewing. it may also have a tool to remove tissue to be checked under a microscope for signs of disease. the bronchoscope is inserted through the nose or mouth. bronchoscopy may be used to detect cancer or to perform some treatment procedures.
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bronchoscopy (複数形 bronchoscopies)