colonoscopy
noun
co·lo·nos·co·py
ˌkō-lə-ˈnä-skə-pē 
plural colonoscopies
: endoscopic examination of the colon
Examples of colonoscopy in a Sentence
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The researchers did not find a higher risk among people getting only colonoscopies.
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Elaine Chen, STAT, 28 Mar. 2024
This misperception is impacting screening rates as less than half (44%) of Gen X women who are eligible for screening have undergone colonoscopies.
—Lipi Roy, Md, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
The high false positive rate persuaded many to go ahead and have the colonoscopy in the first place.
—Binghui Huang, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Mar. 2024
The great colonoscopy prep adventure The preparation for a colonoscopy might be the most memorable part of the process.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN, 18 Mar. 2024
Those with colon cancer symptoms and risk factors — including a family history of the disease — would still need a colonoscopy, per the outlet.
—Nicholas Rice, Peoplemag, 17 Mar. 2024
In contrast, the fecal test detects 43 percent and a colonoscopy finds 94 percent, Dr. Carethers said.
—Gina Kolata, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2024
Only a colonoscopy can tell doctors where tumors are located in the colon, or guide treatment.
—Erika Edwards, NBC News, 13 Mar. 2024
The new findings also suggest completing colonoscopies or screening tests for colorectal cancer may weaken the association between type 2 diabetes and colorectal cancer.
—Michelle Pugle, Health, 22 Nov. 2023
Elaine Chen, STAT, 28 Mar. 2024
This misperception is impacting screening rates as less than half (44%) of Gen X women who are eligible for screening have undergone colonoscopies.
—Lipi Roy, Md, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
The high false positive rate persuaded many to go ahead and have the colonoscopy in the first place.
—Binghui Huang, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Mar. 2024
The great colonoscopy prep adventure The preparation for a colonoscopy might be the most memorable part of the process.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN, 18 Mar. 2024
Those with colon cancer symptoms and risk factors — including a family history of the disease — would still need a colonoscopy, per the outlet.
—Nicholas Rice, Peoplemag, 17 Mar. 2024
In contrast, the fecal test detects 43 percent and a colonoscopy finds 94 percent, Dr. Carethers said.
—Gina Kolata, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2024
Only a colonoscopy can tell doctors where tumors are located in the colon, or guide treatment.
—Erika Edwards, NBC News, 13 Mar. 2024
The new findings also suggest completing colonoscopies or screening tests for colorectal cancer may weaken the association between type 2 diabetes and colorectal cancer.
—Michelle Pugle, Health, 22 Nov. 2023
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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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