noun
colonoscopy
ko-luh-NO-skuh-pee
Colonoscopy (noun) means a medical exam that uses a thin, flexible camera to look inside the colon. Example: “Her doctor recommended a colonoscopy to check for early signs of cancer.”
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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 notesIn plain EnglishA camera examination of the colon, usually done to screen for cancer or other issues.
Common pairings
have a colonoscopy
colonoscopy screening
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Word forms
- Plural
- colonoscopies
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Etymology
From colono- (relating to the colon) plus -scopy ("viewing, examining"), from Greek skopein, "to look at."
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What does “colonoscopy” mean?
The word “colonoscopy” means a medical exam that uses a thin, flexible camera to look inside the colon. In plain terms, a camera examination of the colon, usually done to screen for cancer or other issues.
How do you pronounce “colonoscopy”?
“Colonoscopy” is pronounced ko-luh-NO-skuh-pee (/kɑ.ləˈnɑ.skə.pi/ in IPA).
How do you use “colonoscopy” in a sentence?
Here is “colonoscopy” used in a sentence: “Her doctor recommended a colonoscopy to check for early signs of cancer.”
What part of speech is “colonoscopy”?
“Colonoscopy” is a noun.
Where does the word “colonoscopy” come from?
The word “colonoscopy” comes from Latin. From colono- (relating to the colon) plus -scopy ("viewing, examining"), from Greek skopein, "to look at.".
