What is Colonoscopy?
{{Distinguish|colostomy}} '''Colonoscopy''' ({{IPAc-en|ˌ|k|ɒ|l|ə|ˈ|n|ɒ|s|k|ə|p|i}}) or '''coloscopy''' ({{IPAc-en|k|ə|ˈ|l|ɒ|s|k|ə|p|i}})<ref>{{Citation | url = http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/colonoscopy | title = American Heritage Medical Dictionary}}</ref> is the [[endoscopy|endoscopic]] test of the [[Large intestine|large bowel]] and parts the [[ileum|small bowel]]. [[File: US Navy 110405-N-KA543-028 Hospitalman Urian D. Thompson, left, Lt. Cmdr. Eric A. Lavery and Registered Nurse Steven Cherry review the monitor whil.jpg|thumb| Colonoscopy being performed]] Tests use a [[CCD camera]] or a [[Optical fiber|fiber optic]] camera on a flexible tube passed through the [[anus]]. It can provide a visual diagnosis and allow [[biopsy]] or removal of suspected [[colorectal cancer]] lesions. ==References== {{reflist}} {{med-stub}} [[Category:Medical procedures]] [[Category:Medical imaging]]