esophagogastroduodenoscopy

e·so·pha·go·ga·stro·du·o·de·no·sco·py
US/ɪˌsɑ.fə.ɡoʊˌɡæ.stɹoʊˌdu.oʊ.dəˈnɑ.skə.pi/

noun

A medical procedure in which a endoscope is inserted through the mouth to visually examine the esophagus, stomach, and the duodenum, typically used to diagnose or sometimes treat conditions affecting the upper gastrointestinal tract.

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Meanings

nounesophagogastroduodenoscopy (countable and uncountable, plural esophagogastroduodenoscopies, abbreviation EGD)

plural esophagogastroduodenoscopies · abbreviation EGD · alternative UK oesophagogastroduodenoscopy

  1. countableuncountablemedicineA medical procedure in which a endoscope is inserted through the mouth to visually examine the esophagus, stomach, and the duodenum, typically used to diagnose or sometimes treat conditions affecting the upper gastrointestinal tract.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
gastroscopy

Origin

From esophago- + gastro- + duodenoscopy.

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Rhymes & wordplay

Rhymes with esophagogastroduodenoscopy

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APA

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“esophagogastroduodenoscopy.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/esophagogastroduodenoscopy. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

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