| sigmoidoscopy |
Inspection through a fibreoptic scope, the inside of the sigmoid colon which is part of the large intestine that empties into the rectum.
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| sigmoidoscopy |
A procedure in which the doctor looks inside the rectum and the lower part of the colon (sigmoid colon) through a lighted tube. The doctor may collect samples of tissue or cells for closer examination. Also called proctosigmoidoscopy.
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| sigmoidoscopy |
A procedure where a doctor examines the lining of the rectum using a thin tube inserted in the anus. This procure may be used as part of a screening for rectal cancer.
Ãâó: www.carlecancercenter.com/glossary.htm
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| sigmoidoscopy |
The procedure used for examining only the lower area of the colon
Ãâó: www.burdettinstitute.org.uk/Glossary/438/S.aspx
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