proctoscopy

/prɑkˈtɑskəpi/
noun
  1. 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.
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