proctoscope
Term · Oncology and biomedicine · MLC-T-ONC-006937
A thin, tube-like instrument used to look inside the anus and rectum. A proctoscope has a light and a lens for viewing. It may also have a tool to remove tissue to be checked under a microscope for signs of disease.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ONC-006937 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oncology and biomedicine |
| References | NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
Record as JSON
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