colonoscopy

noun

co·​lo·​nos·​co·​py ˌkō-lə-ˈnä-skə-pē How to pronounce colonoscopy (audio)
plural colonoscopies
: endoscopic examination of the colon
colonoscope noun

Examples of colonoscopy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The average cost of a colonoscopy in the United States is $2,750. Gina Kolata, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2024 Indeed, the coach’s demeanor gives credence to the view that working for him was about as enjoyable as a colonoscopy without anesthesia. Stephen Rodrick, Variety, 13 Mar. 2024 It was formally invoked twice by President George W. Bush, both times for colonoscopies in 2002 and 2007. Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2024 These tests are usually less expensive than a colonoscopy and don't require the prep work. Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2024 The physician used similar language in a debrief after Biden's November 2021 visit, when the president also underwent a routine colonoscopy. Kyler Alvord, Peoplemag, 28 Feb. 2024 After losing her husband to colon cancer, Katie Couric brought attention to the disease by undergoing a colonoscopy on national television. Christina S. Beck, STAT, 12 Feb. 2024 Sobriety, colonoscopies and fighting the MAGA agenda: Green Day on making a racket in 2024. Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2024 An annual scratch-and-sniff test may soon become as commonplace as your mammogram or colonoscopy. Michael J. Fox, WIRED, 15 Jan. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of colonoscopy was in 1926

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Cite this Entry

“Colonoscopy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/colonoscopy. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

colonoscopy

noun
co·​lo·​nos·​co·​py ˌkō-lə-ˈnäs-kə-pē How to pronounce colonoscopy (audio) ˌkäl-ə- How to pronounce colonoscopy (audio)
plural colonoscopies
: endoscopic examination of the colon
transabdominal colonoscopy with a sigmoidoscope via colotomy
colonoscopic adjective
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