Which medical term means "instrument to view the rectum and anus"?
a. anoscope
b. sigmoidoscope
c. proctoscope
d. rectoscope
c
Explanation:
a. anoscope: means "instrument to view the anus" (only)
b. sigmoidoscope: means "instrument to view the sigmoid colon"
c. proctoscope: correct
d. rectoscope: means "instrument to view the rectum" (only)
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