colonoscopy
nounfemininetécnico/ku.lu.nuʃ.kuˈpi.ɐ/low
co·lo·nos·co·pi·a
Definition
A medical endoscopic procedure that allows visualization of the interior of the colon (large intestine) and sometimes the distal part of the small intestine.
A colonoscopy is recommended for patients over 50 for cancer screening.
The doctor found a polyp during the colonoscopy.
Common collocations
to undergo a colonoscopytotal colonoscopycolonoscopy preparation
Etymology
Neologismo médico formado por 'cólon' + '-scopia' (do grego 'skopein', observar).