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proc·tos·co·py (prok-tosґkə-pe) inspection of the rectum with a proctoscope. Called also rectoscopy. proctoscopic adj
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Proctoscopy — Interventions infobox Name = PAGENAME Caption = ICD10 = ICD9 = 48.2 MeshID = D011351 OtherCodes = Proctoscopy is a common medical procedure in which an instrument called a proctoscope (also known as a rectoscope) is used to examine the anal… … Wikipedia
proctoscopy — proctoscopist, n. /prok tos keuh pee/, n., pl. proctoscopies. examination by means of a proctoscope. [1895 1900; PROCTO + SCOPY] * * * … Universalium
proctoscopy — noun The examination of the anal cavity, rectum or sigmoid colon by means of a proctoscope … Wiktionary
proctoscopy — n. examination of the rectum; examination of the large intestines … English contemporary dictionary
proctoscopy — proc·tos·co·py … English syllables
proctoscopy — Examination of the rectum using a proctoscope, inserted into the rectum. A proctoscope is a thin, tube like instrument with a light and a lens for viewing. It may also have a tool to remove tissue to be checked under a microscope for signs of… … English dictionary of cancer terms
proctoscopy — noun visual examination of the rectum and the end of the colon by means of a proctoscope • Hypernyms: ↑endoscopy * * * präkˈtäskəpē noun ( es) Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary proct + scopy : dilation and visual inspection of the… … Useful english dictionary
Rectal examination — Intervention Digital rectal exam: side view of the male reproductive and urinary anatomy, including the prostate, rectum, and bladder. ICD 9 CM 89.34 … Wikipedia
Endoscopy — For the notion in mathematics introduced by Langlands, see Endoscopic group. Endoscopy Intervention An example of a flexible endoscope MeSH … Wikipedia
Colonoscopy — Intervention ICD 9 CM 45.23 MeSH … Wikipedia
