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colonoscopy

nounfemininetechnicaluncommon/ku.lu.nuʃ.kuˈpi.ɐ/co·lo·nos·co·pi·a

Definition

1

A 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