Bronchoscopy
Alternate Names : Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy
Definition Bronchoscopy is a diagnostic procedure in which a tube with a tiny camera on the end is inserted through the nose or mouth into the lungs. The procedure provides a view of the airways of the lung and allows doctors to collect lung secretions and to biopsy for tissue specimens.
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