Flexible Sigmoidoscopy (Noun)
Meaning
Visual examination (with a sigmoidoscope) of the lower third of the colon in a search for polyps.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The doctor recommended a flexible sigmoidoscopy to check for any signs of colon cancer in her family history.
- During the flexible sigmoidoscopy procedure, the doctor carefully inserted the sigmoidoscope to examine the entire lower third of the colon.
- A flexible sigmoidoscopy is often used as a screening tool for individuals with a higher risk of colon cancer.
- She scheduled a flexible sigmoidoscopy to investigate the cause of her persistent abdominal pain and discomfort.
- The flexible sigmoidoscopy revealed a large polyp in the sigmoid colon that required immediate removal.