Hysteroscopy (also known as Hysteroscopies, Endoscopy, Uterine): Endoscopic examination, therapy or surgery of the interior of the uterus.

NIH MeSH · D015907Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment

Hysteroscopy

Also known asHysteroscopies · Endoscopy, Uterine · Endoscopies, Uterine · Uterine Endoscopies · Uterine Endoscopy · Uteroscopy · Uteroscopies · Hysteroscopic Surgical Procedures · Hysteroscopic Surgical Procedure · Procedure, Hysteroscopic Surgical · Procedures, Hysteroscopic Surgical · Surgical Procedure, Hysteroscopic

Definition

Endoscopic examination, therapy or surgery of the interior of the uterus.

MeSH classification

  • E01.370.378.330
  • E01.370.388.250.360
  • E04.502.250.360
  • E04.520.360
  • E04.950.300.539

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Common questions about Hysteroscopy

What does Hysteroscopy mean in medicine?
Endoscopic examination, therapy or surgery of the interior of the uterus. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Hysteroscopy known by any other names?
Yes. Hysteroscopy is also referred to as Hysteroscopies, Endoscopy, Uterine, Endoscopies, Uterine, Uterine Endoscopies in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Hysteroscopy sit in the medical classification?
Hysteroscopy falls under the broader medical category "Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: E01.370.378.330, E01.370.388.250.360, E04.502.250.360). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D015907) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗