Cancer Terms

Colonoscope

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Colonoscope Definition

A fiber-optic device used to performed colonoscopy. A colonoscope is a 75-inch long flexible tube, with camera and a special attachment to snip off or cauterize polyps, and to perform biopsies on the colon and rectum.

Colonoscope Synonyms

Colonoscope, colonoscope

Terms in Colonoscope category



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