anoscopy

anoscopy
ano·sco·py ā-'näs-kə-pē, ə- n, pl -pies visual examination of the anal canal with an anoscope
ano·scop·ic .ā-nə-'skäp-ik adj

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anos·co·py (a-nosґkə-pe) examination of the anus and lower rectum by means of an anoscope.

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