noun
- Plural of proctoscopy; medical examinations of the rectum and lower colon using a proctoscope (a thin, lighted tube).
Usage: medical/clinical term; plural form
Examples
- The gastroenterologist performed several proctoscopies during the clinic session.
- Routine proctoscopies can help detect polyps and early signs of colorectal disease.
- Patients scheduled for proctoscopies should follow specific preparation instructions.
- The hospital recorded an increase in proctoscopies after the new screening guidelines were released.