colonoscopy
noun
co·lo·nos·co·py
ˌkō-lə-ˈnä-skə-pē 
plural colonoscopies
: endoscopic examination of the colon
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To explore this, researchers analyzed the cellphone habits of patients visiting the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center for a colonoscopy.
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Screening colonoscopies have dramatically improved early detection, but in regions without access, survival drops sharply.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2025
Researchers examined 100 participants between the ages of 35 and 50 who had never undergone a colonoscopy but had completed at least five marathons or two ultramarathons.
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Researchers surveyed 125 people undergoing a routine screening colonoscopy (which is recommended starting at age 45) about their smartphone toilet habits, as well as other lifestyle behaviors related to pooping.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 5 Sep. 2025
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Simon Spichak, Health, 10 Sep. 2025
Screening colonoscopies have dramatically improved early detection, but in regions without access, survival drops sharply.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2025
Researchers examined 100 participants between the ages of 35 and 50 who had never undergone a colonoscopy but had completed at least five marathons or two ultramarathons.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Researchers surveyed 125 people undergoing a routine screening colonoscopy (which is recommended starting at age 45) about their smartphone toilet habits, as well as other lifestyle behaviors related to pooping.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 5 Sep. 2025
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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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