sigmoidoscope

noun

sig·​moid·​o·​scope sig-ˈmȯi-də-ˌskōp 

: an endoscope designed to be passed through the anus for visual examination especially of the sigmoid colon

sigmoidoscopic

sig-ˌmȯi-də-ˈskä-pik 

adjective

sigmoidoscopy

sig-ˌmȯi-ˈdä-skə-pē 

noun

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1900, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

sigmoidoscope

noun

sig·​moid·​o·​scope sig-ˈmȯid-ə-ˌskōp 

: an endoscope designed to be passed through the anus in order to permit inspection, diagnosis, treatment, and photography especially of the sigmoid colon

called also proctosigmoidoscope