colonoscopy
noun
co·lo·nos·co·py
ˌkō-lə-ˈnä-skə-pē 
plural colonoscopies
: endoscopic examination of the colon
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And UnitedHealthcare has increasingly demanded—and often denied—prior authorization for any number of ordinary necessities: colonoscopies, or insulin, or pain medication following major surgery, or physical, occupational, or speech therapy.
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Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
After taking it for two years, Joseph had a colonoscopy, which showed minimal improvement to the damage in the lining of his colon.
—Stacey Colino, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
Regular screenings, such as colonoscopies, help detect potential issues early, when the disease is more treatable.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 9 Dec. 2024
In January, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts began restricting the use of anesthesia during colonoscopies but reversed its decision after pushback from doctors, including the American Gastroenterological Association.
—Mustafa Fattah, NBC News, 6 Dec. 2024
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Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
After taking it for two years, Joseph had a colonoscopy, which showed minimal improvement to the damage in the lining of his colon.
—Stacey Colino, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
Regular screenings, such as colonoscopies, help detect potential issues early, when the disease is more treatable.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 9 Dec. 2024
In January, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts began restricting the use of anesthesia during colonoscopies but reversed its decision after pushback from doctors, including the American Gastroenterological Association.
—Mustafa Fattah, NBC News, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Colonoscopy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/colonoscopy. Accessed 22 Dec. 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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