Anoscopy (ay-Naw-skuh-pee)
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Definition:
A test to look for fissures, fistulae, and hemorrhoids. The doctor uses a special instrument, called an anoscope, to look into the anus.
Also Known As:
Proctoscopy
Common Misspellings:
Anoscipy
Related Resources:
How Are Hemorrhoids Diagnosed?
The types of tests used to diagnose hemorrhoids, including anoscopes.
Elsewhere on the Web:
Anoscopy
Brief explanation, but includes images.
Diagnostic Tests - Anoscopy
From the Harvard Medical School Family Health Guide.
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