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colonoscope

Other forms: colonoscopes

Definitions of colonoscope
  1. noun
    an elongated fiberoptic endoscope for examining the entire colon from cecum to rectum
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    type of:
    endoscope
    a long slender medical instrument for examining the interior of a bodily organ or performing minor surgery
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