| bronchoscopic brush | A small brush for insertion through a bronchoscope to wipe off cells for microscopic identification in suspected bronchial carcinoma. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| bronchoscopic smear | A group of cytologic specimens containing material from the lower respiratory tract and consisting mainly of sputum (spontaneous, induced) and material obtained at bronchoscopy (aspirated, lavaged, brushed); used for cytologic study of cancer and other diseases of the lungs. Synonym: bronchoscopic smear, sputum smear. (05 Mar 2000) |
| bronchoscopic sponge | A small fold of gauze used on a long applicator to apply medication or remove secretions through a bronchoscope. (05 Mar 2000) |