proctoscope /proc·to·scope/ (prok´to-skōp) a speculum or tubular instrument with illumination for inspecting the rectum.
Proctoscope
proctoscope
proctoscope
proc·to·scope (pr k t -sk p )n. An instrument for examining the rectum consisting of a tube or speculum equipped with a light. Also called rectoscope. proc·tos co·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
[prok′təskōp′]
Etymology: Gk, proktos + skopein, to look
an instrument used to examine the rectum and the distal part of the colon. It consists of a light mounted on a tube or speculum. Compare sigmoidoscope.
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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