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sigmoidoscope

/sɪɡˈmɔɪ.də.skoʊp/

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noun

/sɪɡˈmɔɪ.də.skoʊp/C2formalmedical
  • ruМедицинский инструмент, в частности гибкий фиброоптический эндоскоп, используемый для осмотра сигмовидной кишки.

A medical instrument, specifically a flexible fiberoptic endoscope, used to examine the sigmoid colon.

  1. Medical instrumentC2formalmedical

    A flexible or rigid endoscope used to visually examine the sigmoid colon, the lower part of the large intestine.

    ruМедицинский инструмент

    • The doctor used a sigmoidoscope to check for polyps.
    • A sigmoidoscope allows for a direct view of the sigmoid colon.
    • The procedure with a sigmoidoscope is often done to investigate rectal bleeding.
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