sigmoidoscopy
/sɪɡˌmɔɪˈdɑskəpi/
noun
- A medical procedure in which a doctor examines the lower part of the colon using a sigmoidoscope.
- The doctor recommended a sigmoidoscopy to screen for colon cancer.
- During a sigmoidoscopy, the patient lies on their side while the doctor inserts the scope.
- Sigmoidoscopy is often quicker and less invasive than a full colonoscopy.