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colonoscopy
nounfemininetechnicaluncommon/ku.lu.nuʃ.kuˈpi.ɐ/co·lo·nos·co·pi·a
Definition
1A medical endoscopic procedure that allows visualization of the interior of the colon (large intestine) and sometimes the distal part of the small intestine.
Usage examples
“A colonoscopy is recommended for patients over 50 for cancer screening.”
“The doctor found a polyp during the colonoscopy.”
Common combinations
to undergo a colonoscopytotal colonoscopycolonoscopy preparation