Definition

A medical imaging technique that creates detailed pictures of the colon using computer technology, often used to check for abnormalities.

Example

The doctor recommended a colonography to examine the patient's colon for any signs of disease.

Conversation

Have you heard about colonography?

Yeah, it's that non-invasive scan, right?

Exactly! I think it's a great alternative to the regular colonoscopy.

For sure, it sounds much less intimidating.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Colonography → It is formed from "colon" (from Greek "kolon", meaning the large intestine) and "-graphy" (from Greek "grapho", meaning to write or record). The word refers to the process of recording or imaging the large intestine.

Memory Tip

Think of 'colon' as the large intestine and '-graphy' as writing or recording. This helps you remember that colonography is about recording images of the large intestine.

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