colonoscope

[ koh-lon-uh-skohp, kuh- ]

noun

, Medicine/Medical.

1. a flexible, lighted, tubular instrument using fiber optics to permit visualization of the colon.

colonoscope

/ ˌkɒlənˈɒskəpɪ; kəˈlɒnəˌskəʊp /

noun

1. an instrument for examining the colon, consisting of a flexible lighted tube that is inserted in the colon to look for abnormalities and to remove them or take tissue samples

Derived Forms

• colonoscopy, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of colonoscope¹

colon ² + -o- + -scope

Word History and Origins

Origin of colonoscope¹

C20: from colon ² + -o- + -scope

Example Sentences

The camera of a colonoscope can provide images only in one direction: forward.

From Nature

The study found problems with gastroscopes, colonoscopes and bronchoscopes, among others.

From Reuters

The company also is testing a disposable colonoscope.

From New York Times

By comparison, the colonoscope, mainly used to examine men over 50 and assess their risk of colon cancer – has been through several iterations.

From The Guardian

The study identified issues with colonoscopes, bronchoscopes, ureteroscopes and gastroscopes, among others.

From Los Angeles Times