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bronchoscope
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bron·cho·scope  (brngk-skp)
n.
A slender tubular instrument with a small light on the end for inspection of the interior of the bronchi.
broncho·scopic (-skpk) adj.
bron·chosco·pist (brn-ksk-pst, brng-) n.
bron·chosco·py (-k-p) n.
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Noun1.bronchoscope - a slender tubular instrument used to examine the bronchial tubes
medical instrument - instrument used in the practice of medicine


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