proctoscopy
proc·to·scope
(prŏk′tə-skōp′)n.
An instrument consisting of a tube or speculum equipped with a light, used to examine the rectum.
[Greek prōktos, anus + -scope.]
proc′to·scop′ic (-skŏp′ĭk) adj.
proc·tos′co·py (-tŏs′kə-pē) n.
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
proctoscopy
A method of examining the anus and rectum using an endoscope inserted through the anus.
Dictionary of Unfamiliar Words by Diagram Group Copyright © 2008 by Diagram Visual Information Limited
ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
| Noun | 1. | proctoscopy - visual examination of the rectum and the end of the colon by means of a proctoscope endoscopy - visual examination of the interior of a hollow body organ by use of an endoscope |
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.