(from the article `diagnosis`) ...rigid, 25-centimetre sigmoidoscope is less expensive and allows direct visualization of the bowel, but it is less popular because of the greater ... Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/a/79
<instrument> A small viewing scope that is inserted into the anus for the purpose of viewing the anal mucosa. ... (27 Sep 1997) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
Anoscope: An Anoscope is an instrument used for visualization of the anus and lowest portion of the rectum. An anoscope is a tube that can be inserted with a lubricant into the anal canal. When the tube is inserted, a light source in the tube allows the examiner to visualize the wall of the anus and lower rectum. An anoscope is used to identify abn... Found on http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=77808
anoscope 1. An instrument for visual examination of the anal canal.2. A speculum (an instrument that exposes the interior passage or cavity of the body) for examining the anus and lover rectum. Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/155/