Proctosigmoidoscopy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Proctosigmoidoscopy is a noun meaning A combined proctoscopy and sigmoidoscopy.
Meaning
A combined proctoscopy and sigmoidoscopy.
Example Sentences
Proctosigmoidoscopy revealed many ulcerations with slightly raises, sharply defined edges.
Proctosigmoidoscopy is endoscopic examination of the lining of the distal sigmoid colon, rectum and rectal canal.
Gilbertsen reported on a long-term follow-up of rigid proctosigmoidoscopies of 21,140 adenomatous polyp patients attending a cancer detection center.
Word Forms
- proctosigmoidoscopies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include proctosigmoidoscope, proctoscopy, proctosigmoidectomy, proctography, rectoscopy, rectoscope.
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