colonoscopy

[ koh-luh-nos-kuh-pee ]

noun

, Medicine/Medical.

1. visual inspection of the interior of the colon with a flexible, lighted tube inserted through the rectum.

colonoscopy

/ kō′lə-nŏs′kə-pē /

1. Inspection of the interior surface of the colon with a flexible endoscope that is equipped to obtain tissue samples and inserted through the rectum.

Other Words From

• co·lon·o·scop·ic [k, uh, -lon-, uh, -, skop, -ik], adjective
• co·lon·o·scop·i·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of colonoscopy¹

First recorded in 1900–05; colon ²( def ) + -o- ( def ) + -scopy ( def )

Example Sentences

He also noted she has a family history of colon cancer and suffers from allergies - going on to say she keeps up recommended preventative care, including having colonoscopy and annual mammograms.

From BBC

Colon and rectal cancer rates have risen among younger adults as rates have declined among older people, who are far more likely to get colonoscopies that can catch cancers and precancerous lesions called polyps.

From New York Times

Most who are screened for the disease receive a colonoscopy or a fecal test.

From New York Times

In addition to working to improve the central line placement training, the team is also applying the framework to other common procedures with high complication rates, such as colonoscopies and laparoscopic surgeries.

From Science Daily

I am a nonrandom sample of one, and the colonoscopy was normal.

From Seattle Times