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sigmoidoscope

sig·moid·o·scope
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [sig-moi-duh-skohp]
    • /sɪgˈmɔɪ dəˌskoʊp/
    • /sˈɪɡmɔɪdˌɒskəʊp/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sig-moi-duh-skohp]
    • /sɪgˈmɔɪ dəˌskoʊp/

Definitions of sigmoidoscope word

  • noun sigmoidoscope a rigid or flexible endoscope for visual examination of the rectum and sigmoid colon. 1
  • noun sigmoidoscope an instrument incorporating a light for the direct observation of the colon, rectum, and sigmoid flexure 0
  • noun sigmoidoscope an illuminated, tubular instrument for the direct examination of the rectum, colon, and sigmoid flexure 0
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Origin of sigmoidoscope

First appearance:

before 1900
One of the 17% newest English words
1900-05; sigmoid (flexure) + -o- + -scope

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Parts of speech for Sigmoidoscope

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Sigmoidoscope

sigmoidoscope popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

sigmoidoscope usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with sigmoidoscope

  • what is a sigmoidoscope?

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