Colonoscopy: meaning, definitions and examples

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colonoscopy

 

[ kษ™หˆlษ’nษ™หŒskษ’pi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical procedure

A colonoscopy is a medical procedure used to examine the interior of the colon. During the procedure, a long, flexible tube called a colonoscope is inserted into the rectum. This device allows doctors to view the lining of the colon on a monitor. Colonoscopies are commonly used to screen for colorectal cancer and other bowel conditions. They can also be used to remove polyps or take biopsies of suspicious areas.

Synonyms

colonic endoscopy, colonic examination

Examples of usage

  • I have to schedule a colonoscopy for this month.
  • The colonoscopy revealed no signs of cancer.
  • Doctors recommend a colonoscopy every ten years for those over 50.
  • During the colonoscopy, they found a small polyp.
  • Colonoscopy preparation involves a specific diet and fasting.

Translations

Translations of the word "colonoscopy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น colonoscopia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅ‹เคฒเฅ‹เคจเฅ‹เคธเฅเค•เฅ‹เคชเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Koloskopie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kolonoskopi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะปะพะฝะพัะบะพะฟั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kolonoskopia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅคง่…ธๅ†…่ฆ–้กๆคœๆŸป

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท coloscopie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ colonoscopia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kolonoskopi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Œ€์žฅ๋‚ด์‹œ๊ฒฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู†ุธูŠุฑ ุงู„ู‚ูˆู„ูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kolonoskopie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kolonoskopia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ป“่‚ ้•œๆฃ€ๆŸฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kolonoskopija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ristilspeglun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะพะปะพะฝะพัะบะพะฟะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒšแƒแƒœแƒแƒกแƒ™แƒแƒžแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kolonoskopiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ colonoscopรญa

Etymology

The term 'colonoscopy' comes from the combination of two roots: 'colon' and 'oscopy'. The word 'colon' originates from the Latin 'colon', which means 'the large intestine'. 'Os' comes from the Greek 'รณsis' meaning 'the act of seeing or observing'. The procedure itself was developed in the mid-20th century, with advancements in flexible tubing and camera technology. Prior to this, examination of the colon was limited and often invasive. The first reported colonoscopy was in the 1960s, and since then, this procedure has become essential for the diagnosis and prevention of various gastrointestinal conditions, particularly colorectal cancer. As awareness about the importance of colorectal screening has increased, colonoscopy has gained wider acceptance in medical practice.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,539, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.