proctoscopy
/prɑkˈtɑskəpi/
noun
- A medical procedure in which a doctor uses a special instrument to look inside the rectum and lower part of the colon.
- After the proctoscopy, the patient was given a clear report about their digestive health.
- The doctor recommended a proctoscopy to check for any problems in the lower bowel.
- She felt nervous before her first proctoscopy, but the procedure was quick and painless.