wai6 geng3胃鏡胃镜
Jyutpingwai6 geng3
Yalewaih geng
Definition
Gastroscope, or a gastroscopy procedure.
- gastroscope; an endoscope used to inspect the inside of the stomach
- gastroscopy; an upper endoscopy procedure to examine the esophagus and stomach
neutralhealth
How it's used
The verb used with this noun is almost exclusively 照, which literally means to shine or to take a picture. It is common to hear people talk about the procedure with a sense of apprehension, so it is often preceded by phrases indicating worry or the need for sedation. It is a standard medical term that is widely understood by all age groups in Hong Kong.
Measure word
ci3次chiExamples
The doctor suggested I go for an endoscopy next week.
Related words
Common phrases
to have an endoscopy
to undergo an endoscopic examination
Common mistake
Learners sometimes try to use the verb 做, but 照 is the standard collocation for medical imaging procedures like this one.
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Grammar guides
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