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.
cerebrum (plural cerebra or cerebrums) (neuroanatomy) The upper part of the brain, which is divided into the two cerebral hemispheres. In humans it is the largest part of the brain and is the seat of motor and sensory functions, and the higher mental functions such as consciousness, thought, reason, emotion, and memory.