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sigmoidoscopy

/sɪɡˈmɒɪdəskəpi/ noun · British & US
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What does sigmoidoscopy 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 sigmoid colon and rectum for abnormalities.

Example

"The doctor recommended sigmoidoscopy to check for any signs of colon cancer."

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