A visual examination of the rectum is called
A)sigmoidoscopy.
B)colonoscopy.
C)proctoscopy.
D)gastroscopy.

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A proctoscopy is a procedure where a small, tubular instrument with a light called a proctoscope is inserted through the anus to examine the rectum. It is often done to evaluate rectal bleeding, pain, or other rectal symptoms. A sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy examine the entire colon, while a gastroscopy examines the stomach and upper gastrointestinal tract.

A Visual Examination of the Rectum Is Called