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Sigmoidoscopy - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Sigmoidoscopy : (noun)
1: visual examination (with a sigmoidoscope) of the lower third
of the colon in a search for polyps [syn: flexible
sigmoidoscopy]
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Sigmoidoscopy : Sigmoidoscopy: Inspection of the rectum and lower colon using a thin lighted tube called a sigmoidoscope. Samples of tissue or cells may be collected for examination under a microscope. Also
called proctosigmoidoscopy.
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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Example Usage of Sigmoidoscopy |
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mikedellosso: Sigmoidoscopy 8 am. Glad to be getting it over with first thing. Then I eat! |
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davidmonteith: @davidwynne same thing is true for prostate stuff and that's incredibly common but fear inducing. Is it a colonoscopy or Sigmoidoscopy? |
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Justsnapd8: I predict they'll drop coverage for colonoscopy and replace it with Sigmoidoscopy... #markmywords #hcr |
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