colonoscopy
noun
co·lo·nos·co·py
ˌkō-lə-ˈnä-skə-pē 
plural colonoscopies
: endoscopic examination of the colon
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How to prep for colonoscopy In addition to that liquid diet, that's also when you may be instructed to take the medications provided by your doctor to help clear your bowels.
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Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 10 July 2025
Care that may no longer be subject to preapproval includes colonoscopies, cataract surgeries and two-day hospital stays after vaginal births, said Chris Klomp, who leads CMS’ Center for Medicare.
—Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 23 June 2025
Medicare Director Chris Klomp gave the example of colonoscopies or cataract surgeries as procedures that could be moved out of the prior authorization process.
—Joseph Choi, The Hill, 23 June 2025
Ross explained that he was diagnosed after having his first colonoscopy at the urging of a friend.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 19 June 2025
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Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 10 July 2025
Care that may no longer be subject to preapproval includes colonoscopies, cataract surgeries and two-day hospital stays after vaginal births, said Chris Klomp, who leads CMS’ Center for Medicare.
—Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 23 June 2025
Medicare Director Chris Klomp gave the example of colonoscopies or cataract surgeries as procedures that could be moved out of the prior authorization process.
—Joseph Choi, The Hill, 23 June 2025
Ross explained that he was diagnosed after having his first colonoscopy at the urging of a friend.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 19 June 2025
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“Colonoscopy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/colonoscopy. Accessed 9 Aug. 2025.
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colonoscopy
noun
co·lo·nos·co·py
ˌkō-lə-ˈnäs-kə-pē
ˌkäl-ə-
ˌkäl-ə-
plural colonoscopies
: endoscopic examination of the colon
transabdominal colonoscopy with a sigmoidoscope via colotomy
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