Proctoscopy: alternatives and connections

visual examination of the colon (with a colonoscope) from the cecum to the rectum; requires sedation

The art or process of examining by means of the endoscope.

endoscopic examination of the abdomen through the abdominal wall

endoscopic examination of a woman's pelvic organs by the insertion of a culdoscope through the vagina

visual examination (with a sigmoidoscope) of the lower third of the colon in a search for polyps

Examination of the abdomen or stomach, as with the gastroscope.

visual examination of the uterus and uterine lining using an endoscope inserted through the vagina

visual examination (with a sigmoidoscope) of the lower third of the colon in a search for polyps

(surgery) the act of puncturing a body cavity or organ with a hollow needle in order to draw out fluid

A small shoot or scion of a tree inserted in another tree, the stock of which is to support and nourish it. The two unite and become o…

The act of binding, or the state of being bound.

To remove, and plant in another place; as, to transplant trees.

a chronic disease interfering with the normal functioning of the liver; the major cause is chronic alcoholism

surgical removal of foreign material and dead tissue from a wound in order to prevent infection and promote healing

yellow discoloration as a result of the accumulation of certain fats (triglycerides) in the liver; can be caused by alcoholic cirrhosi…

a state of total unconsciousness resulting from anesthetic drugs (as for a major surgical operation)

a state of total unconsciousness resulting from anesthetic drugs (as for a major surgical operation)

the flow of blood from a ruptured blood vessel