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Proctoscope

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proctoscope /proc·to·scope/ (prok´to-skop) a speculum or tubular instrument with illumination for inspecting the rectum.
proc·to·scope (prkt-skp)
n.
An instrument for examining the rectum consisting of a tube or speculum equipped with a light. Also called rectoscope.
proc·tosco·py (-tsk-p) n.
Proctoscope
An instrument consisting of a thin tube with a light source, used to examine the inside of the rectum.
Mentioned in: Dysentery
proctoscope
a speculum or tubular instrument with illumination for inspecting the rectum.
proctoscope Anoscope A rigid, 5-8 cm in length by 2 cm in diameter metal or plastic tube inserted per rectum to examine the anorectal mucosa


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