chromoendoscopy

chromoendoscopy

The topical application of stains or dyes during endoscopy as a means of enhancing mucosal changes and to provide a better “target” for diagnostic biopsies.

chromoendoscopy

(kro?mo-en-dos'ko-pe) [ chromo- + endoscopy] The use of tissue-staining dyes, such as methylene blue, to aid in the identification of abnormal or precancerous lesions seen inside the body during endoscopy. Synonym: chromoscopy