flexible sigmoidoscopy
noun [ C or U ] medical specialized uk/ˌflek.sɪ.bəl sɪɡ.mɔɪˈdɒs.kə.pi/ us/ˌflek.sɪ.bəl sɪɡ.mɔɪˈdɑː.skə.pi/
软性乙状结肠镜检查
a medical examination of the lower part of the colon (= the lower part of the tube in the body that takes out solid waste)
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
- More examples
- 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.