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colonoscopy

Medical procedure involving the insertion of a colonoscope (fibre-optic viewing instrument) into the rectum, to detect abnormalities within the colon. Patients undergoing colonoscopy are given an enema to empty the bowel, before being sedated. Colonoscopies detect cancerous tumours and precancerous polyps.



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