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Definition of colonoscopy

colonoscopy

/ˌkoʊ.ləˈnɑː.skə.pi/
co · lon · os · co · py
Adverb:colonoscopically
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Plural:colonoscopies
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Adjective:colonoscopic
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colonoscopy Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A medical procedure in which a flexible fiber-optic or video instrument is inserted through the rectum to visually examine the interior lining of the large intestine (colon) for abnormalities such as polyps, ulcers, or tumors.

Example

"The physician recommended a routine colonoscopy as a preventive screening measure for colorectal cancer."

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• Rhymes for colonoscopy

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 1960s from 'colon' (from Ancient Greek 'kolon', meaning large intestine) and the combining form '-scopy' (from Ancient Greek 'skopia', meaning visual examination).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Colonoscopy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/colonoscopy
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