colonoscopy
pronunciation
How to pronounce colonoscopy in British English:
UK [ˌkəʊlənə'skɒpɪ]
How to pronounce colonoscopy in American English:
US [ˌkoʊlənə'skɒpɪ]
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- Noun:
- visual examination of the colon (with a colonoscope) from the cecum to the rectum; requires sedation
Word Origin
- colonoscopy (n.)
- by 1902 (earlier procto-colonoscopy, 1896; colonoscope attested from 1884), from colon (n.2) + -oscopy (see -scope).
Example
- 1. Patients were happier about a colonoscopy that lasted longer but ended better .
- 2. If it is positive , you have a colonoscopy to find the source of the bleeding .
- 3. Your surgeon will decide on the frequency of your colonoscopy exams .
- 4. Colonoscopy cost is well worth the investment .
- 5. Consensus statement on bowel preparation before colonoscopy .