colonoscopy
noun
co·lo·nos·co·py
ˌkō-lə-ˈnä-skə-pē 
plural colonoscopies
: endoscopic examination of the colon
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My parents got me an appointment with a pediatric gastroenterologist, and a colonoscopy confirmed Crohn’s.
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Jj Courtney, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2024
When done annually, the FIT achieves detection rates comparable to a colonoscopy every 10 years.
—Robert Pearl, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation recommends that people with Crohn’s get a colonoscopy to screen for colorectal cancer every 1-3 years.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2024
The Guardant test would need to be administered at least every three years starting at age 45, which is the current age that colonoscopies are recommended.
—Taayoo Murray, Essence, 2 Aug. 2024
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Jj Courtney, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2024
When done annually, the FIT achieves detection rates comparable to a colonoscopy every 10 years.
—Robert Pearl, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation recommends that people with Crohn’s get a colonoscopy to screen for colorectal cancer every 1-3 years.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2024
The Guardant test would need to be administered at least every three years starting at age 45, which is the current age that colonoscopies are recommended.
—Taayoo Murray, Essence, 2 Aug. 2024
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colonoscopy
noun
co·lo·nos·co·py
ˌkō-lə-ˈnäs-kə-pē
ˌkäl-ə-
ˌkäl-ə-
plural colonoscopies
: endoscopic examination of the colon
transabdominal colonoscopy with a sigmoidoscope via colotomy
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