noun

colonoscopy

ko-luh-NO-skuh-pee

noun

A medical exam that uses a thin, flexible camera to look inside the colon.

"Her doctor recommended a colonoscopy to check for early signs of cancer."

"Most people need to fast the day before a colonoscopy."

How to Use Colonoscopy

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA camera examination of the colon, usually done to screen for cancer or other issues.

Common pairings

have a colonoscopy colonoscopy screening

colonoscopies plural

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Her doctor recommended a _____ to check for early signs of cancer.

From colono- (relating to the colon) plus -scopy ("viewing, examining"), from Greek skopein, "to look at."

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