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.
n the visualization of the interior of organs and cavities of the body with an illuminated, flexible optical tube. endoscopy, gastrointestinal, n the visualization of the interior of the stomach and intestines with an illuminated, flexible optical tube.