Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Proctoscopes

Endoscopes for visual examination of the RECTUM and ANUS.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Endoscopes for visual examination of the RECTUM and ANUS.

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • Proctoscope
  • Anoscope
  • Anoscopes
  • Rectoscope
  • Rectoscopes

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Aspects Covered

13 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, microbiology, parasitology, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, trends, veterinary, virology.

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History Note

2000; for PROCTOSCOPE use PROCTOSCOPY 1979-1999

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Previous Indexing

  • Proctoscopy (1979-1999)
  • Proctoscopy/instrumentation (1966-1999)

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Tree Numbers

  1. E07w.230.220w.260.680w
  2. E07w.858.240w.260.680w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Proctoscopes. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D020700. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D020700
  2. Proctoscopes. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proctoscope
  3. Proctoscopes. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q913692