proctoscopy

proctoscopy
Visual examination of the rectum and anus, as with a proctoscope. SYN: rectoscopy.

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proc·tos·co·py präk-'täs-kə-pē n, pl -pies dilation and visual inspection of the rectum

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proc·tos·co·py (prok-tosґkə-pe) inspection of the rectum with a proctoscope. Called also rectoscopy. proctoscopic adj

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