What does sigmoidoscope mean?
noun
A sigmoidoscope is a medical instrument used to visually examine the sigmoid colon, a part of the large intestine. It is a type of endoscope.
Example
"The doctor used a sigmoidoscope to examine the patient's sigmoid colon and diagnose the cause of their symptoms."
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