sigmoidoscopy
sigmoidoscopy · sigmoidoscopies
Internal examination of the sigmoid colonInternal examination of the sigmoid colon
Meaning
1 sensesInternal examination of the sigmoid colon
visual examination (with a sigmoidoscope) of the lower third of the colon in a search for polyps
Origin
Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der.Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der.
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Forms
plural: sigmoidoscopies| Singular | sigmoidoscopy |
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Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- visual examination (with a sigmoidoscope) of the lower third of the colon in a search for polyps:flexible sigmoidoscopy