Pronunciation of 'Colonoscopy'
The word 'colonoscopy' is a medical term referring to a procedure to examine the colon using a flexible camera. It is pronounced as 'koh-luh-NOS-kuh-pee' in English (en-US).
Word Origin
The term 'colonoscopy' originates from the Greek words 'kolon' meaning 'colon' and 'skopein' meaning 'to look or examine'.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A medical procedure used to examine the inner lining of the colon and rectum using a flexible tube with a camera.
Pronounced as 'koh-luh-NOS-kuh-pee', with stress on the third syllable. 'Koh' as in 'co', 'luh' as in 'luh', 'NOS' as in 'nos', and 'kuh-pee' as in 'kuh-pee'.