rectoscope
Rectal examination instrument
A rectoscope is a medical instrument for examining the interior of the rectum.
It consists of a rigid or flexible tube with a light source, inserted through the anus to allow visual inspection of the rectal walls.
The procedure using this instrument is called rectoscopy.
Also called a proctoscope.
Posterior digestive opening
- mucosaMoist organ lining
- lumenLight output measure
- sphincterMuscle encircling body opening
- hemorrhoidsSwollen anal blood vessels
polyps · fissure · fistula · ampulla · anorectal · colorectal · sigmoid · perianal
Lower intestine visual inspection
- colonoscopyLarge intestine examination
- anoscopyVisual exam of anus
- examinationMethodical assessment or review
- visualizationForming mental or graphical images
insertion · lubrication · positioning · insufflation · biopsy · sedation · preparation · speculum
Hollow cylindrical passage
- speculumMedical opening device
- lensLight-focusing curved glass
- rigidUnable to bend
- metalHard conductive solid
disposable · sterilization · handle · eyepiece · suction · caliber
Fixed aquatic invertebrates
- hemorrhoidsSwollen anal blood vessels
- fissuresNarrow splits in material
- fistulasAbnormal internal connections
- ulcerationFormation of open sores
inflammation · bleeding · tumors · adenoma · colitis · proctitis · stenosis · prolapse
anus
Posterior digestive opening
hemorrhoids · polyps · fissure · fistula · ampulla · anorectal · colorectal · sigmoid · perianal · crypts
sigmoidoscopy
Lower intestine visual inspection
- colonoscopyLarge intestine examination
- anoscopyVisual exam of anus
- examinationMethodical assessment or review
visualization · insertion · lubrication · positioning · insufflation · biopsy · sedation · preparation · speculum · retraction
tube
Hollow cylindrical passage
metal · disposable · sterilization · handle · eyepiece · suction · caliber
polyps
Fixed aquatic invertebrates
- hemorrhoidsSwollen anal blood vessels
- fissuresNarrow splits in material
- fistulasAbnormal internal connections
ulceration · inflammation · bleeding · tumors · adenoma · colitis · proctitis · stenosis · prolapse · abscess
rectoscopelaryngoscope
Instrument for viewing voicebox
bronchoscope · colposcope · cystoscope · hysteroscope · otoscope
scope, telescope, microscope, periscope, rectum, rectal, endoscope, endoscopic, endoscopically