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Bonwit #13
Colon Procedures and Male Reproductive Health- Michaela Henry
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 to permit visualization of the rectum and the entire length of the colon. |
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 (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 it is not detectable by the unaided eye. |
PEROXIDASE | (As it pertains to the guaiac slide test) 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 |