What does sigmoidoscope mean?
Definitions for sigmoidoscope
sɪgˈmɔɪ dəˌskoʊpsig·moi·do·scope
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Princeton's WordNet
sigmoidoscope, flexible sigmoidoscopenoun
an endoscope (a flexible fiberoptic probe) for examining the sigmoid colon
Wiktionary
sigmoidoscopenoun
An instrument used for examining the sigmoid colon.
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sigmoidoscope
A sigmoidoscope is a medical instrument used by physicians to examine the lower part of the colon or large intestine. It is a flexible tube with a light and camera attached that allows for observation and often biopsy or other procedures. It's often used in a procedure called a sigmoidoscopy to screen for colon cancer or to investigate gastrointestinal symptoms.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of sigmoidoscope in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of sigmoidoscope in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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