In 2011, the health care industry consumed an average of 9.3 percent of the GDP or US$ 3,322 (PPP-adjusted) per capita across the 34 members of OECD countries.
30 terms Term: Endoscopy. Definition: Visual examination of a body cavity or canal using a specialized lighted instrument called an endoscope. Endoscopy is used for biopsy, surgery, aspirating fluids, and coagulating bleeding areas.
Endoscopic Examination. An endoscope is an instrument for examining the interior of a canal or hollow viscus (any large interior organ). A variety of endoscopes have been developed for direct inspection of the interior of the stomach, larynx, colon, rectum, bladder, esophagus, and portions of the lung.n endoscope is an instrument for examining the interior of a canal or hollow viscus (any large interior organ). A variety of endoscopes have been developed for direct inspection of the interior of the stomach, larynx, colon, rectum, bladder, esophagus, and portions of the lung.