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colonoscopy

/kəˈlɒnəskəpi/ noun · British & US
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What does colonoscopy mean?

noun

A medical procedure in which a flexible tube with a camera and light on the end is inserted into the rectum to examine the inside of the colon and rectum.

Example

"The doctor recommended a colonoscopy to check for any polyps or cancer in the patient's colon."

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