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Colonscopy

Description

A colonscopy is a medical procedure that allows a doctor to examine the colon and rectum for abnormalities, such as polyps or signs of cancer.

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Noun

1. (Medical Procedure) A diagnostic procedure in which a flexible tube with a camera at the end, called a colonoscope, is inserted into the rectum to visualize and examine the colon and rectum for any potential issues.

2. (Local Jargon) A term colloquially used to refer to a colonscopy procedure among the local community.

Example Sentences

Noun: Medical Procedure

1. After turning 50, it is recommended to schedule a colonscopy every ten years for early detection of colon cancer.

2. The doctor performed a colonscopy on the patient to investigate the cause of their persistent digestive issues.

Noun: Local Jargon

1. I'm a little nervous about my colonscopy tomorrow, but I know it's an important health check.

2. It seems like everyone in our neighborhood has had a colonscopy at some point.

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