proctoscope
/ˈprɑktəˌskoʊp/
noun
- A medical instrument used by doctors to examine the inside of the rectum and lower part of the colon.
- Modern proctoscopes have a light and a camera to help doctors see the area more clearly.
- The doctor used a proctoscope to check for any abnormalities in the patient's rectum.
- During the screening, a proctoscope is inserted gently to allow a clear view of the lower bowel.