colonoscopy
noun
co·lo·nos·co·py
ˌkō-lə-ˈnä-skə-pē 
plural colonoscopies
: endoscopic examination of the colon
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His doctor had been bugging him for years to get a colonoscopy because of his age, but Driggers declined.
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
Stool tests do not require the same amount of preparation as a colonoscopy and are widely used.
—Andrea Dwyer, The Conversation, 30 May 2026
Potential risks of colonoscopy or other visual exams may include issues with anesthesia, bleeding or infection, but serious complications are rare.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 27 May 2026
People who choose colonoscopy should be tested every 10 years.
—Dr. Ari Goldstein, ABC News, 27 May 2026
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
Stool tests do not require the same amount of preparation as a colonoscopy and are widely used.
—Andrea Dwyer, The Conversation, 30 May 2026
Potential risks of colonoscopy or other visual exams may include issues with anesthesia, bleeding or infection, but serious complications are rare.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 27 May 2026
People who choose colonoscopy should be tested every 10 years.
—Dr. Ari Goldstein, ABC News, 27 May 2026
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“Colonoscopy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/colonoscopy. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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colonoscopy
noun
co·lo·nos·co·py
ˌkō-lə-ˈnäs-kə-pē
ˌkäl-ə-
ˌkäl-ə-
plural colonoscopies
: endoscopic examination of the colon
transabdominal colonoscopy with a sigmoidoscope via colotomy
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