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Bonewit #13
Colon Procedures & Male Reproductive Health-Shelby
Question | Answer |
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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 colonscope |
Colonscope | An endoscope that is specially designed for passage through the anus to permit visualization of the rectum and the entire length of the colom |
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 cavitiy |
Melena | The darkening of the stool caused by the presenve of blood in an amount 50ml 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 | NA endoscope that is specially designed for passage through the anus to permit visualization of the rectum and sigmoid colon |
sigmoidoscopy | This visual examination of the rectum and sigmoid colon using a sigmoidoscope. |