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flexible sigmoidoscopy noun[ C or U ] medical specializeduk /ˌflek.sɪ.bəl sɪɡ.mɔɪˈdɒs.kə.pi/ us /ˌflek.sɪ.bəl sɪɡ.mɔɪˈdɑː.skə.pi/ a medical examination of the lower part of the colon(= the lower part of the tube in the body that takes out solid waste): 软性乙状结肠镜检查 He agreed to have a flexible sigmoidoscopy.他同意做一次软性乙状结肠镜检查 Flexible sigmoidoscopy showed severe colitis.软性乙状结肠镜检查显示有严重结肠炎。 Synonym
sigmoidoscopy A third flexible sigmoidoscopy was performed after one month. People at higher risk should have a yearly faecal occult blood test to check for hidden blood in stool, plus a flexible sigmoidoscopy every 5 years. All patients underwent colonoscopy or flexible sigmoidoscopy to confirm the diagnosis of ulcerative colitis. Your doctor may choose a barium enema instead of flexible sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy. Screening tests include Pap tests for cervical cancer and flexible sigmoidoscopies for colon cancer. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Medical examination anechoic angiocardiography angiogram angiography audiogram CT colonography CT scan CVS cystoscopy dioptre electrocardiogram Pap smear PillCam post-irradiation post-mortem pre-screening pulse oximetry radiography sperm count swab |