proctosigmoidoscopy

proctosigmoidoscopy
Examination of the lower colon using a sigmoidoscope, inserted into the rectum. A sigmoidoscope is a thin, tube-like instrument with a light and a lens for viewing. It may also have a tool to remove tissue to be checked under a microscope for signs of disease. Also called sigmoidoscopy.

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  • proctosigmoidoscopy — noun A combined proctoscopy and sigmoidoscopy …   Wiktionary

  • Proctosigmoidoscopy — An examination of the rectum and the lower part of the colon using a thin, lighted instrument called a sigmoidoscope. * * * Direct inspection through a sigmoidoscope of the rectum and sigmoid colon. [procto + sigmoid + G. skopeo, to view] * * *… …   Medical dictionary

  • proctosigmoidoscopy — proc·to·sigmoidoscopy …   English syllables

  • proctosigmoidoscopy — noun see proctosigmoidoscope * * * /prok toh sig moy dos keuh pee/, n., pl. proctosigmoidoscopies. sigmoidoscopy. [PROCTO + SIGMOIDOSCOPY] …   Useful english dictionary

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  • procto — /prok toh/, n., pl. proctos. Informal. proctosigmoidoscopy. [by shortening] * * * …   Universalium

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