Colonoscopy

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Colonoscopy
TermColonoscopy
Short definitionColonoscopy - (pronounced) (KOH-luh-NOS-koh-pee) Examination of the inside of the colon with a colonoscope inserted into the rectum. A colonoscope is a thin, tubular instrument with a light and lens for viewing. It may also have a tool to remove tissue to be examined under a microscope for signs of disease 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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Colonoscopy - (pronounced) (KOH-luh-NOS-koh-pee) Examination of the inside of the colon with a colonoscope inserted into the rectum. A colonoscope is a thin, tubular instrument with a light and lens for viewing. It may also have a tool to remove tissue to be examined under a microscope for signs of disease

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