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Bonewit Chapt 13
Colon & Male Reproductive (Kali Dansingburg)
Term | Definition |
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Biopsy | The surgical removal and examination of tissue from the living body. |
Colonoscopy | The visualization of the rectum and the entire colon using a colonoscope. |
Colonoscope | An endoscope that is specially designed for passage through the anus to permit visualization of the rectum and the enter length of the colon. |
Endoscope | An instrument that consists of a tube and an optimal system that is used for direct visual inspection of organs or cavities. |
Insufflate | To blow a powder, vapor, or gas (e.g., air) into a body cavity. |
Melena | The darkening of the stool caused by the presence of blood in an amount of 50 ml or greater |
Occult blood | Blood in such a small amount that is not detectable by the unaided eye |
Peroxidase | A substance that is able to transfer oxygen from hydrogen peroxide to oxidize guaiac, causing the guaiac to turn blue. |
Sigmoidoscope | An endoscope that is specially designed for passage through the anus to permit visualization of the rectum and sigmoid colon. |
Sigmoidoscopy | The visual examination of the rectum and sigmoid colon using a sigmoidoscope. |