colonoscopy
noun
co·lo·nos·co·py
ˌkō-lə-ˈnä-skə-pē 
plural colonoscopies
: endoscopic examination of the colon
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In one memorable scene, Eric comes face to face with one and narrowly escapes a vicious chomping, but a good jump scare is held a little too long, offering audiences a chance to marvel at the special effects work and giving nightmare fuel for anyone scared of globe artichokes and colonoscopies.
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Insurance card misprint led to $10,000 colonoscopy bill In December 2022, Mike Meier's doctor recommended a colonoscopy for routine cancer screening.
—Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 22 May 2024
Today, the cost is akin to that of routine medical tests, such as colonoscopies and MRI scans.
—Mark Johnson, Washington Post, 17 June 2024
In December 2022, Meier's doctor recommended a colonoscopy for routine cancer screening.
—Tamia Fowlkes, Journal Sentinel, 23 May 2024
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Damon Wise, Deadline, 27 June 2024
Insurance card misprint led to $10,000 colonoscopy bill In December 2022, Mike Meier's doctor recommended a colonoscopy for routine cancer screening.
—Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 22 May 2024
Today, the cost is akin to that of routine medical tests, such as colonoscopies and MRI scans.
—Mark Johnson, Washington Post, 17 June 2024
In December 2022, Meier's doctor recommended a colonoscopy for routine cancer screening.
—Tamia Fowlkes, Journal Sentinel, 23 May 2024
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colonoscopy
noun
co·lo·nos·co·py
ˌkō-lə-ˈnäs-kə-pē
ˌkäl-ə-
ˌkäl-ə-
plural colonoscopies
: endoscopic examination of the colon
transabdominal colonoscopy with a sigmoidoscope via colotomy
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