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Pronunciation of 'Colonoscopy'

The word 'colonoscopy' refers to a medical procedure used to examine the interior of the colon. 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)

ˌkoʊ.ləˈnɒs.kə.pi/ˌkoʊ.ləˈnɒs.kə.pi/Slow

A medical procedure used to examine the interior lining of the colon and rectum using a colonoscope.

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', 'kuh' as in 'kuh', and 'pee' as in 'pee'.