Meaning of the word sigmoidoscopy in English
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sigmoidoscopy
US /ˌsɪɡ.mɔɪˈdɑː.skə.pi/
UK /ˌsɪɡ.mɔɪˈdɑː.skə.pi/
Noun
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a procedure in which a doctor inserts a thin, flexible tube with a light and camera (sigmoidoscope) into the rectum and sigmoid colon to examine the lining for abnormalities such as polyps, inflammation, or cancer
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The patient underwent a sigmoidoscopy to investigate the cause of their rectal bleeding.
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Regular sigmoidoscopy screenings can help detect colorectal cancer early.
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