adjective
- of, relating to, or performed by means of a proctoscope (an instrument for examining the rectum and lower colon)
Usage: medical; technical
Examples
- The patient underwent a proctoscopic examination to check for internal hemorrhoids.
- The doctor used proctoscopic equipment to visualize the lower intestinal tract.
- A proctoscopic procedure can help diagnose inflammatory bowel disease.
- The gastroenterologist performed a proctoscopic inspection during the routine screening.