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An examination of the large bowel with a camera on a flexible tube (endoscope), which is passed through the anus.

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An internal examination of the airways using a tube called a bronchoscope that is inserted into the mouth, throat and lungs.

The removal of a small sample of tissue from the body for examination under a microscope to help diagnose a disease.

An examination of the bowel area using a white contrast liquid called barium. The barium is inserted into the rectum and x-rays are taken.

A tube with a camera and a light on it that can be inserted into different cavities in the body for a close examination. They are often named after the part of the body they are designed to examine, such…

Examination of sputum under a microscope to look for cancer cells….