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proctosigmoidoscopy

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proctosigmoidoscopy /proc·to·sig·moi·dos·co·py/ (-sig″moi-dos´ko-pe) examination of the rectum and sigmoid colon with the sigmoidoscope.
proc·to·sig·moid·os·co·py (prkt-sgmoi-dsk-p)
n.
Direct inspection of the rectum and the sigmoid colon using a sigmoidoscope.

Proctosigmoidoscopy
A visual examination of the rectum and sigmoid colon using a sigmoidoscope.
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proctosigmoidoscopy
[prok′tōsig′moidos′kəpē]
Etymology: Gk, proktos + sigmoid + skopein, to view
the use of a sigmoidoscope to examine the internal lumen of the rectum and pelvic colon.

proctosigmoidoscopy [prok″to-sig″moi-dos´kah-pe]
examination of the rectum and sigmoid colon with the sigmoidoscope.

proctosigmoidoscopy
GI disease Examination of the rectum and sigmoid colon with a sigmoidoscope. See Proctology.


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Other tests include: a rectal examination by a Proctosigmoidoscopy - a rigid tube or scope is inserted into the rectum to allow the doctor to look for a tumour.
Flexible proctosigmoidoscopy has been recommended, commencing in childhood, for management of FAP.
 
 
 
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