Used to perform an examination to view the lower portion of the sigmoid and rectum through a 10- to 12-inch sigmoidoscope

A) ​alimentary canal
B) ​bolus
C) ​cholecystectomy
D) ​cholelithiasis
E) ​chyme
F) ​cirrhosis
G) ​colitis
H) ​diverticulosis
I) ​duodenum
J) ​esophagus
K) ​flatus
L) ​ileostomy
M) ​incontinent
N) ​jaundice
O) ​peptic
P) ​proctoscope
Q) ​sigmoidoscopy

Sigmoidoscopy

A medical examination method employing a flexible tube with a light and camera to view the interior of the sigmoid colon and rectum.

Examination

The act of inspecting or investigating something thoroughly in order to determine its condition or to discover any abnormalities.

Sigmoid

An S-shaped section of the large intestine between the descending colon and the rectum.