gastroscopy. [gastrosâ²kÉpÄ]. the visual inspection of the interior of the stomach by means of a gastroscope inserted through the esophagus. The flexible fiberoptic gastroscope increases the visualization of the prepyloric antrum, but the fundus is still not visible.See also endoscopy, fiberoptics. gastroscopic, adj.atient Care. For 6 to 8 hours prior to the examination the patient is not allowed to take any food or liquids by mouth. The stomach should be empty during the procedure to facilitate inspection of its lining and to avoid vomiting and aspiration of liquids into the lungs.
cerebro- definition, meaning, what is cerebro-: of or connected with the brain. Learn more.
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is a clear, colorless bodily fluid that occupies the subarachnoid space and the ventricular system around and inside the brain and spinal cord. The CSF occupies the space between the arachnoid mater (the middle layer of the brain cover, the meninges ) and the pia mater (the layer of the meninges closest to the brain).