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bonewit chapter 13
colon procedures and male reproductive health
Question | Answer |
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the surgical removal and examination of tissue from the living body. | biopsy |
the visualization of the entire colon using a colonoscope | colonoscopy |
an instrument that consists of a tuve and an optical system that is used for direct visual inspection of organs or cavities | endoscope |
to blow a powder, vapor, or gas into a body cavity | insufflate |
the darkening of the stool caused by the presence of blood in an amount of 50 ml or greater | melena |
blood in such small amount taht it is not detectable by the unaided eye | occult blood |
a substance that is able to transfer oxygen form hydrogen peroxide to oxidize guaiac, causing the guaiac to turn blue | peroxidase |
an endoscope that is specially designed for passage through the anus to permit the visualization of the rectum and sigmoid colon | sigmoidoscope |
the visual examination of the rectum and sigmoid colon using a sigmoidoscope | sigmoidoscopy |