1. Plural of proctoscope; medical instruments used to examine the rectum and lower colon.
Usage: medical; technical

Examples

• The hospital purchased several new proctoscopes for the gastroenterology department.
• Doctors use proctoscopes to diagnose conditions affecting the lower intestinal tract.
• The clinic sterilizes all proctoscopes after each patient examination.
• Modern proctoscopes often include fiber-optic technology for better visualization.
• The physician selected one of the available proctoscopes for the routine screening.