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Colonoscopy

Also called Large bowel scope test

GastroenterologySurgeryOncologyEssential

An endoscopic examination evaluating the inner lining of the large intestine and rectum via a flexible video scope.

Korean

대장내시경 검사(대장내시경)

대장과 직장의 내벽을 내시경으로 직접 관찰하는 검사; 용종 발견 및 대장암 선별에 사용됨.

French

Coloscopie

Examen endoscopique explorant la paroi interne du côlon et du rectum à l'aide d'un endoscope vidéo souple.

Word parts

  • colon/oRoot(Greek) Colon
  • -scopySuffix(Greek) Visual examination

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