Diagnostic Procedure
proctoscopy
[ prok-tos-kuh-pee ]
Subclass of:
Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal
Definitions related to proctoscopy:
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Endoscopic examination of the rectum.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Endoscopic examination, therapy or surgery of the rectum.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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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 TermsU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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