Sigmoidoscopy

Sigmoidoscopy

Inspection of the lower colon using a thin, lighted tube called a sigmoidoscope. Samples of tissue or cells may be collected for examination under a microscope. Also called proctosigmoidoscopy.

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Category: Genetic disorders
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