sigmoidoscopy
IPA: sˈɪgmɔɪdˈɔskɑpi
noun
- (medicine) Internal examination of the sigmoid colon
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Examples of "sigmoidoscopy" in Sentences
- A sigmoidoscopy is an effective screening tool.
- It should be followed by sigmoidoscopy to rule out cancer.
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy is generally the preferred procedure.
- A sigmoidoscopy is similar but not the same as a colonoscopy.
- Otherwise, a flexible sigmoidoscopy is sufficient to support the diagnosis.
- On colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy polyps that vary in shape or size are present.
- Bleeding and puncture of the colon are possible complications of sigmoidoscopy.
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