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Definition of Mediastinoscopy
1. Noun. (medicine) A procedure for examining the inside of the mediastinum and the organs it encloses through a small incision, using an endoscope. This is a surgical procedure normally done under general anesthesia. ¹
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Medical Definition of Mediastinoscopy
1. A procedure in which the doctor inserts a tube into the chest to view the organs in the mediastinum. The tube is inserted through an incision above the breastbone. (12 Dec 1998)