The medical term for the large intestine is the colon.The large intestine gets many things wrong with it,but one of the most serious is colon cancer.A procedure of viewing the colon with an endoscope can be done to see if a person has colon cancer.What is the name of this procedure?
A)colitis
B)colectomy
C)colonoscopy
D)colostomy

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A colonoscopy is a procedure where an endoscope is inserted into the colon to view the area and check for any signs of colon cancer. Choice A (colitis) refers to inflammation of the colon, choice B (colectomy) is a surgical procedure to remove part or all of the colon, and choice D (colostomy) involves creating an opening in the abdomen for waste to be eliminated after part of the colon is removed.

The Medical Term for the Large Intestine Is the Colon