Definition: Looking into the sigmoid colon and rectum with a flexible or rigid tube, called a sigmoidoscope.
Pronunciation: SIG-moy-DAW-skuh-pee
Common Misspellings: sigmidoscopy, sigmodoscopy, sigmoidescomy
Glossary Definition - Sigmoidoscopy
From National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Updated March 02, 2012
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