proctosigmoidoscopy

[prok-toh-sig-moi-dos-kuh-pee]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

plural

proctosigmoidoscopies

sigmoidoscopy.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of proctosigmoidoscopy¹

procto- + sigmoidoscopy

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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.