Sigmoidoscope
Also called Sigmoid colon camera
GastroenterologyGood to know
Endoscopic instrument used to examine the sigmoid colon and rectum for screening, biopsy, and polyp removal.
Korean
S상결장경
에스결장과 직장을 검사하는 내시경 기기; 선별 검사와 조직 검사에 사용.
French
Sigmoïdoscope
Instrument endoscopique pour examiner le côlon sigmoïde et le rectum ; utilisé pour le dépistage et l'ablation des polypes.
Word parts
sigmoid/oRoot(Greek) Sigmoid colon-scopeSuffix(Greek) Instrument for viewing