colonoscopy

noun

co·lo·nos·co·py ˌkō-lə-ˈnä-skə-pē

plural colonoscopies

: endoscopic examination of the colon

colonoscope

kō-ˈlä-nə-ˌskōp

noun

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Testing for it involves both a capsule endoscopy and a colonoscopy, in which a camera on a flexible tube is passed through the rectum and into the intestine. —

Mark Barna, Discover Magazine, 31 Dec. 2018 Patients 45 and older should talk to their doctor about screenings, such as stool examinations or visual exams, like a colonoscopy. —

CBS News, 7 Dec. 2022 After an initial screening, a colonoscopy is likely needed every five years. —

Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 6 Dec. 2022 If either test returns abnormal results, doctors will still recommend a colonoscopy. —

Aria Bendix, NBC News, 6 Dec. 2022 Again, if anything suspicious is found, a colonoscopy will still be required. —

Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 6 Dec. 2022 If a stool test comes back positive or abnormal, a colonoscopy is required to complete the screening process. —

Fortune, 6 Dec. 2022 It’s one of the safest medical procedures out there — safer than lots of dental procedures, safer than a colonoscopy. —

Margy Rochlin, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2022 The diagnosis is made by biopsy of the colon, usually via colonoscopy. —

Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 8 Nov. 2022 See More

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