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.
hysteroscopy hysÂ·terÂ·osÂ·coÂ·py (hÄ­s'tÉ-rÅs'kÉ-pÄ) n. Visual inspection of the uterine cavity with an endoscope. Also called uteroscopy.