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.
Cerebrovascular disease is a vascular disease of the cerebral circulation. Arteries supplying oxygen to the brain are affected resulting in one of a number of cerebrovascular diseases. Severe blockage of the arteries to the brain is known as carotid stenosis. 2  Ischemic stroke ,the most common, is due to a blood clot that completely blocks a blood vessel (in the brain). 3  Subarachnoid haemorrhage where blood leaks out of blood vessels on to the surface of the brain.