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sigmoidoscope [sig′mȯid·ə‚skōp] (medicine) An appliance for the inspection, by artificial light, of the sigmoid colon; it differs from the proctoscope in its greater length and diameter. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The physician performed a sigmoidoscopy, and the examination was normal, with the exception of diverticulosis within the sigmoid. In contrast, doctors recommend that flexible sigmoidoscopy, which uses a similar method to check a smaller portion of the colon, be repeated every 5 years. Fecal occult every year (starting blood test or at age 50) fecal immunochemical test plus flexible every 5 years sigmoidoscopy or B. |
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