Sigmoidoscopy
Pronunciation: /ˈsɪɡˌmɔɪdˈɑsˈkɑpi/
Sigmoidoscopy (noun)
- A medical test that uses a thin camera to look inside the lower part of the large intestine.
Examples
- A sigmoidoscopy checks the lower bowel exam area.
- The doctor schedules a sigmoidoscopy for a lower bowel exam.