Definition of proctoscope in English:
proctoscope
noun ˈprɒktəskəʊpˈpräktəˌskōp
A medical instrument with an integral lamp for examining the anus and lower part of the rectum or carrying out minor medical procedures.
Example sentencesExamples
- To check for leaks, the surgeon at the rectal site inserts a proctoscope into the anus.
- Of all malignant disease, about 50 per cent occurs in areas which may be inspected directly, or with only simple instrumentation, such as the proctoscope.
- One of the main investigations is a proctoscopy, where a small telescope known as a proctoscope is passed into the anal canal.
- The doctor either uses a gloved finger or an instrument called a proctoscope to check for abnormalities such as growths on the rectal wall.
- He presents a number of scenarios that imply that the majority of cancers are detectable directly or with simple instrumentation, like ‘a head mirror, tongue depressor, vaginal speculum or proctoscope.’
Derivatives
noun prɒkˈtɒskəpi
There are no specific clinical signs on general examination, but inflammation of the rectal mucosa can readily be seen at proctoscopy.
Example sentencesExamples
- The other is a remote sensing system for conducting minimally-invasive endoscopy, colonoscopy, and proctoscopy examinations.
- Discharges require investigation by proctoscopy, during which samples can be taken from the rectum to test for gonorrhoea and chlamydia.
- Before scrubbing, gowning, and gloving, the surgeon usually performs a rectal examination and proctoscopy to suction out any remaining stool in the distal rectum.
- As children are more likely to have more extensive disease they will need further investigation involving full colonoscopy anyway, regardless of findings on proctoscopy.
Origin
Late 19th century: from Greek prōktos 'anus' + -scope.