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Research, Technology, Methods > therapeutics > surgery > endoscopy > digestive tract endoscopy > gastrointestinal endoscopy > capsule endoscopy
Research, Technology, Methods > methodology > diagnostic techniques > endoscopy > digestive tract endoscopy > gastrointestinal endoscopy > capsule endoscopy
Preferred Term:

capsule endoscopy

Definition:
Non-invasive, endoscopic imaging by use of video capsule endoscope to perform examination of the gastrointestinal tract, especially the small bowel.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
gastrointestinal endoscopy
Entry Terms:
  • video capsule endoscopy
  • wireless capsule video endoscopy
  • wireless capsule endoscopy
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/185489
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