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Bonewit chapter 13
Colon procedures and male reproductive health- Bri
Question | Answer |
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Biopsy | The surgical removal and examination of tissue from the living body. Biopsies generally are performed to determine whether a tumor is benign or malignant. |
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 |
endoscope | an instrument that consists of a tube and an optical system that is used for direct visual inspection of organs or cavities. |
Insufflate | to blow a powder, vapor, or gas into a body cavity |
Melena | The darkening of the stool caused by the presence of blood in a amount of 50 ml or greater |
Occult blood | Blood in such a small amount that it 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. |