Word
colonoscopy
Definition
n. a medical test where a doctor looks inside your large intestine using a long, flexible tube with a camera. It is used to check for health problems like cancer or inflammation.
n. a medical procedure involving the insertion of a flexible endoscope into the rectum to examine the interior of the colon and rectum. Often performed for diagnostic or screening purposes, particularly for colorectal cancer.
Examples
“The doctor scheduled a colonoscopy to check for any signs of disease.”
“After experiencing persistent digestive issues, the patient underwent a colonoscopy to rule out any structural abnormalities in the large intestine.”
“While the procedure is generally safe, a colonoscopy requires thorough patient preparation and carries a small risk of complications such as bleeding or perforation of the intestinal wall.”
Examples
simple
“The doctor scheduled a colonoscopy to check for any signs of disease.”
contextual
“After experiencing persistent digestive issues, the patient underwent a colonoscopy to rule out any structural abnormalities in the large intestine.”
complex
“While the procedure is generally safe, a colonoscopy requires thorough patient preparation and carries a small risk of complications such as bleeding or perforation of the intestinal wall.”
Real-World Examples
“If blood is found, additional testing is offered, most often a colonoscopy.” “For example, an analysis of 43 clinical trials concluded that A.I.-assisted colonoscopies reveal more polyps than conventional ones.” Etymology
From colono- + -scopy.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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