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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