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 sigmoidoscopy to check for any abnormalities in the lower part of the colon.
- A sigmoidoscopy is a routine procedure used to detect polyps and other growths in the lower colon.
- During the sigmoidoscopy, the doctor inserted a sigmoidoscope into the rectum to visually examine the lower third of the colon.
- The patient was scheduled for a sigmoidoscopy to investigate the cause of her recurring abdominal pain.
- The sigmoidoscopy revealed several polyps in the lower colon, which were then removed during the procedure.