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Bonewit Chapter 13
Colon Procedures & Male Reproductive Health- Hannah McCall
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |