colonoscopy

noun

co·​lo·​nos·​co·​py ˌkō-lə-ˈnä-skə-pē How to pronounce colonoscopy (audio)
plural colonoscopies
: endoscopic examination of the colon
colonoscope noun

Examples of colonoscopy in a Sentence

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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. 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 See all Example Sentences for colonoscopy 

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of colonoscopy was in 1926

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“Colonoscopy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/colonoscopy. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

colonoscopy

noun
co·​lo·​nos·​co·​py ˌkō-lə-ˈnäs-kə-pē How to pronounce colonoscopy (audio) ˌkäl-ə- How to pronounce colonoscopy (audio)
plural colonoscopies
: endoscopic examination of the colon
transabdominal colonoscopy with a sigmoidoscope via colotomy
colonoscopic adjective
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