Colonoscope

Pronunciation

Definition 1

A thin, tube-like instrument used to examine the inside of the colon. A colonoscope has a light and a lens for viewing and may have a tool to remove tissue. (NCI Dictionary)

Definition 2

A fiber-optic device used to performed colonoscopy. A colonoscope is a 75-inch long flexible tube, with camera and a special attachment to snip off or cauterize polyps, and to perform biopsies on the colon and rectum. (NCI Thesaurus)

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