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noun
An intestinal examination from anal insertion using a flexible tube that can follow the intestinal curves.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: medicine, sciences
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
visual examination (with a sigmoidoscope) of the lower third of the colon in a search for polyps
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: sigmoidoscopy
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: endoscopy
History
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