Diagnostic Procedure
proctoscopy Audio
[ prok-tos-kuh-pee ]
Subclass of:
Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal
Definitions related to proctoscopy:
  • Endoscopic examination of the rectum.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Endoscopic examination, therapy or surgery of the RECTUM; ANAL CANAL; and ANUS.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
  • 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 disease.
    NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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