| sigmoidoscopy | <procedure> A procedure in which a scope is used to view the sigmoid flexure, a part of the colon that is shaped like the letter s. (16 Dec 1997) Previous: sigmoidopexy, sigmoidoproctostomy, sigmoidorectostomy, sigmoidoscopeNext: sigmoido scopy, sigmoidostomy, sigmoidotomy, sigmoidovesical fistulasigmoido scopy Inspection, through an endoscope, of the interior of the sigmoid colon. (05 Mar 2000) |
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