Col/o or colon/o is a combining form that refers to the “large intestine”.
Example Word: colon/o/scopy
Word Breakdown: Colon/o pertains to “large intestine”, -scopy is a suffix that pertains to “process of viewing with a scope”.
Definition: A colonoscopy is a procedure in which a physician examines the inside of the rectum and colon using a scope or colonoscope.
