colonoscopy

Noun

Meaning

visual examination of the colon (with a colonoscope) from the cecum to the rectum; requires sedation

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I had a colonoscopy once, and they let me watch it on TV. It was more entertaining than The Brown Bunny. Roger Ebert

A colonoscopy allows an examination of the entire colon (1200–1500 mm in length). Source: Internet

CT colonography (also known as virtual colonoscopy or VC for short) may be as useful as a barium enema for detection of tumors, but may use a lower radiation dose. Source: Internet

"Although this study cannot explain why there are differences in diverticulitis risk among ages, it provides insights," they concluded, noting that younger patients are more likely to receive a colonoscopy for diagnostic rather than screening purposes. Source: Internet

A colonoscopy showed only diverticulosis, which they concluded was what caused the bleeding event. Source: Internet

If a growth or polyp is detected using CT colonography, a standard colonoscopy would still need to be performed. Source: Internet

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