(from the article `diagnosis`) ...fibre-optic sigmoidoscope comes in lengths of 35 and 60 centimetres. When fully inserted, the 60-centimetre scope can reach to the mid-descending ... ...of the bronchial tubes. These are passed through the mouth into the respective organs. The examinations are usually performed in a hospital or a ... ... Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/c/111
A thin, tube-like instrument used to examine the inside of the colon. A colonoscope has a light and a lens for viewing and may have a tool to remove tissue. Found on http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary?expand=C
(ko-lon´o-skōp) an elongated flexible endoscope for visual examination of the entire colon. fiberoptic colonoscope one that uses fiberoptic technology; called also fibercolonoscope. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001