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colonoscope

/kəˈlɒnəskəʊp/ noun · British & US
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What does colonoscope mean?

noun

A medical instrument used for examining the inside of the colon and rectum, consisting of a flexible tube with a camera and light on the end.

Example

"The doctor used a colonoscope to examine the patient's colon and detect any polyps or other abnormalities."

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