Definition of Sigmoidoscopy

1. Noun. Visual examination (with a sigmoidoscope) of the lower third of the colon in a search for polyps.

Exact synonyms: Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Generic synonyms: Endoscopy

Definition of Sigmoidoscopy

1. Noun. (medicine) intestinal examination from anal insertion ¹

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Definition of Sigmoidoscopy

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Medical Definition of Sigmoidoscopy

1. A procedure in which an endoscope is used to inspect the sigmoid colon. (08 Aug 2003)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Sigmoidoscopy

sigmoidectomies
sigmoidectomy
sigmoidicities
sigmoidicity
sigmoiditis
sigmoido-
sigmoidocele
sigmoidoceles
sigmoidopexy
sigmoidoproctostomy
sigmoidorectostomy
sigmoidoscope
sigmoidoscopes
sigmoidoscopic
sigmoidoscopies
sigmoidoscopy (current term)
sigmoidostomy
sigmoidotomy
sigmoidovesical fistula
sigmoids
sigmoscope
sign
sign(a)
sign-language(a)
sign-out
sign-outs
sign-post
sign-posts
sign away
sign bit

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