proctosigmoidoscopy

American

[prok-toh-sig-moi-dos-kuh-pee] / ˌprɒk toʊˌsɪg mɔɪˈdɒs kə pi /

noun

PLURAL

proctosigmoidoscopies

sigmoidoscopy.

Etymology

Origin of proctosigmoidoscopy

procto- + sigmoidoscopy

Example Sentences

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Regular proctosigmoidoscopy, which looks directly at the rectum, is recommended for patients with rectal cancer who have not undergone standard treatment with radiation.

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