sigmoidoscopy

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Noun sigmoidoscopy has 1 sense

sigmoidoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy - visual examination (with a sigmoidoscope) of the lower third of the colon in a search for polyps
--₁ is a kind of endoscopy

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Sigmoidoscopy

Description:

Sigmoidoscopy is a medical procedure used to examine the lower part of the large intestine, specifically the sigmoid colon. It helps in diagnosing and monitoring various conditions of the colon, such as colorectal cancer, polyps, and inflammatory bowel disease.

Sample Sentences:

During the sigmoidoscopy, the doctor identified and removed a small polyp in the sigmoid colon.
The sigmoidoscopy showed no signs of inflammation or abnormalities in the lower intestine.
Patients are usually advised to follow a special diet before undergoing a sigmoidoscopy.
After the sigmoidoscopy, it is common to experience some mild cramping or bloating.

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