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Bonewit Chapter 13
Colon Procedures and Male Reproductive Health-Cheyenne Davis
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| biopsy | the surgical removal and examination of tissue from the living body. Biopsies generally are preformed to determine whether a tumor is benign or malignant |
| colonoscopy | the visualization of the rectum and the entire colon using a colonoscope |
| colonoscope | and 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 consist 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 |
| sigmoidoscope | an endoscope that is specially designed for passage through the anus to permit visualization of the rectum and sigmoid colon |
| peroxidase | a substance that is able to transfer oxygen from hydrogen peroxide to oxidize guaiac, causing the guaiac to turn blue |
| sigmoidoscopy | the visual examination of the rectum and sigmoid colon using a sigmoidoscope |