Sigmoidoscopy

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Internal examination of the sigmoid colon
  2. 2
    visual examination (with a sigmoidoscope) of the lower third of the colon in a search for polyps wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
flexible sigmoidoscopy

Etymology

From sigmoid + -o- + -scopy.

Related phrases

flexible sigmoidoscopysigmoid colon

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