How to Use colonoscopy in a Sentence

colonoscopy

noun
  • But there were also tasteless jokes about colonoscopies.
    Lorne Manly, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2016
  • To be clear, there are a few rare medical instances in which a colon cleanse is necessary, like before a colonoscopy.
    Tayler Adigun, Essence, 31 Oct. 2024
  • But many central Appalachians are reluctant to have a colonoscopy or other tests because taking time away from work is a hardship.
    Jessica Wapner, Newsweek, 19 July 2015
  • Something that revealed itself, after blood work and a colonoscopy, to be ulcerative colitis.
    Danielle Stein, Town & Country, 17 July 2013
  • Robotic colonoscopy is a typical medical procedure that complies with the requirements of MIS.
    Seriously Science, Discover Magazine, 21 Feb. 2014
  • Rhett and Link shared a clip of their colonoscopies on The Tonight Show.
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 8 Mar. 2024
  • If polyps are found, the colonoscopy may take up to 45 minutes.
    Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 15 Aug. 2024
  • The average cost of a colonoscopy in the United States is $2,750.
    Gina Kolata, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2024
  • But be aware that the test isn’t as effective as a colonoscopy.
    Ginny Graves, Health.com, 31 Aug. 2020
  • There are other tests, too, but colonoscopy is the most common.
    Elizabeth Cohen, CNN, 10 Oct. 2022
  • Told by their doctors to get a colonoscopy, too few patients will even ask about the cost.
    Lee Schafer, Star Tribune, 26 June 2021
  • The high false positive rate persuaded many to go ahead and have the colonoscopy in the first place.
    Binghui Huang, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Mar. 2024
  • Still, the colonoscopy remains the gold standard for screening.
    Mary Jacobs, Dallas News, 31 Aug. 2021
  • Patricia talked about the need for people to get a colonoscopy.
    Jeff Seidel, Detroit Free Press, 3 Aug. 2020
  • The day before the colonoscopy, patients have to take a strong dose of laxatives.
    Erika Edwards, NBC News, 29 July 2024
  • If blood is found in the stool with a fecal test, then the person needs a follow-up colonoscopy, Kramer said.
    Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 18 May 2021
  • In the book, Grisham does not use the term colonoscopy but heavily implies that's what the trip was for.
    Kate Bennett, CNN, 28 Sep. 2021
  • There’s the biannual colonoscopy to sit through, because at 52, Jack’s at that point in life.
    Diane Stopyra, Marie Claire, 19 Dec. 2017
  • What my neighbor had witnessed was a home colonoscopy gone awry.
    Sally Higginson, chicagotribune.com, 7 Mar. 2018
  • And, with a simple procedure or with a colonoscopy, saved his life?
    Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 7 Mar. 2023
  • There were other plays that will make the Ravens’ film review about as pleasant as a colonoscopy.
    Jonas Shaffer, baltimoresun.com, 30 Sep. 2019
  • Biden kicked off his birthday weekend with a colonoscopy.
    Peter Weber, The Week, 22 Nov. 2021
  • An ultrasound scan found spots on her liver, which led to blood tests and a colonoscopy.
    Brenda Goodman, CNN, 14 Oct. 2022
  • Those over 50 years old in both groups were more likely to have undergone a colonoscopy.
    courant.com, 6 June 2018
  • She was sent to a physician to do a checkup, including a colonoscopy.
    Jonathan Moens, Popular Mechanics, 27 June 2023
  • The great colonoscopy prep adventure The preparation for a colonoscopy might be the most memorable part of the process.
    Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN, 18 Mar. 2024
  • Five to 6% of patients will have a positive test and need a follow-up colonoscopy.
    Star Tribune, 14 Jan. 2021
  • But the colonoscopy came back clear, so I was sent a chiropractor to resolve my back pain.
    Eva Crawford, Glamour, 27 Oct. 2020
  • Phan said that a clear liquid diet would help make sure the colon is as clean as possible at the time of colonoscopy.
    Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 25 Mar. 2024
  • In addition, both kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty are typically performed while the patient is under moderate sedation (conscious sedation), similar to the type used in a colonoscopy.
    Smita Patel, Verywell Health, 12 July 2024

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