anoscopy

/əˈnɒskəpi/

Definitions

1. noun

a medical procedure in which a flexible tube with a light and lens is inserted through the anus to examine the inside of the rectum and lower part of the colon for abnormalities or diseases.

“The doctor recommended an anoscopy to check for any signs of colon cancer.”

Synonyms

  • colonoscopy
  • proctoscopy

Antonyms

  • colonography