sigmoidoscope
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noun \sig-ˈmȯi-də-ˌskōp\Definition of SIGMOIDOSCOPE
: an endoscope designed to be passed through the anus for visual examination especially of the sigmoid colon
— sig·moid·o·scop·ic \-ˌmȯi-də-ˈskä-pik\ adjective
— sig·moid·os·co·py \-ˌmȯi-ˈdäs-kə-pē\ noun
First Known Use of SIGMOIDOSCOPE
circa 1900
sig·moid·o·scope
noun \sig-ˈmȯid-ə-ˌskōp\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of SIGMOIDOSCOPE
: an endoscope designed to be passed through the anus in order to permit inspection, diagnosis, treatment, and photography especially of the sigmoid colon—called also proctosigmoidoscope
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