sigmoid colon
lower part of the large intestine that connects to the rectum (Anatomy)
Sigmoid colon
The sigmoid colon (pelvic colon; sigmoid flexure) forms a loop which averages about 40 cm. in length, and normally lies within the
pelvis, but on account of its freedom of movement it is liable to be displaced into the
abdominal cavity.
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Sigmoid colon
sigmoid colon
Noun
1. the s-shaped curve between the descending colon and the rectum
(synonym) sigmoid flexure
(hypernym) colon
(part-holonym) large intestine
sigmoid colon
[SIG-moyd KO-lun]
The S-shaped section of the colon that connects to the rectum.