Definition of colonoscopy in English:
colonoscopy
noun kɒləˈnɒskəpiˌkōləˈnäskəpē
Medicine A procedure in which a flexible fibre-optic instrument is inserted through the anus in order to examine the colon.
a colonoscopy did not show any problem
mass noun a large group of patients undergoing colonoscopy
Example sentencesExamples
- It requires less preparation than barium enema or colonoscopy.
- The treatment of your problem depends on the colonoscopy results.
- During colonoscopy, the doctor can screen the entire colon for other abnormalities.
- I was hospitalized for testing (colonoscopy, CT scan, etc.).
- In order for colonoscopy to yield the most accurate results, your colon must be well prepared.
- Computed tomography may replace colonoscopy in some instances.
- Your doctor will then arrange for you to have a colonoscopy.
- The colonoscopy exam usually takes about 15 minutes to an hour.
- Published guidelines say that repeat colonoscopy is not advised.
- Now I have to have a colonoscopy every three months, for the next few years at least.
Rhymes
horoscopy, microscopy, stereoscopy