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sigmoidoscope
[ sig-moi-duh-skohp ]
/ sɪgˈmɔɪ dəˌskoʊp /
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noun
a rigid or flexible endoscope for visual examination of the rectum and sigmoid colon.
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Also called proctosigmoidoscope.
OTHER WORDS FROM sigmoidoscope
sig·moid·o·scop·ic [sig-moi-duh-skop-ik], /sɪgˌmɔɪ dəˈskɒp ɪk/, adjectivesig·moid·os·co·pist [sig-moi-dos-kuh-pist], /ˌsɪg mɔɪˈdɒs kə pɪst/, nounWords nearby sigmoidoscope
sigmoiditis, sigmoido-, sigmoidopexy, sigmoidoproctostomy, sigmoidorectostomy, sigmoidoscope, sigmoidoscopy, sigmoidostomy, sigmoidotomy, sigmoid sinus, sigmoid vein
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British Dictionary definitions for sigmoidoscope
sigmoidoscope
/ (sɪɡˈmɔɪdəˌskəʊp) /
noun
an instrument incorporating a light for the direct observation of the colon, rectum, and sigmoid flexure
Derived forms of sigmoidoscope
sigmoidoscopic (sɪɡˌmɔɪdəˈskɒpɪk), adjectivesigmoidoscopy (ˌsɪɡmɔɪdˈɒskəpɪ), nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medical definitions for sigmoidoscope
sigmoidoscope
[ sĭg-moi′də-skōp′ ]
n.
A tubular instrument for visual examination of the sigmoid flexure.
Other words from sigmoidoscope
sig′moid•os′co•py (sĭg′moi-dŏs′kə-pē) adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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