| sigmoido scopy | <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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| sigmoido- | Sigmoid, usually the sigmoid colon. Origin: G. Sigma, the letter S, + eidos, resemblance (05 Mar 2000) |
| sigmoidopexy | Operative attachment of the sigmoid colon to a firm structure to correct rectal prolapse. Origin: sigmoido-+ G. Pexis, fixation (05 Mar 2000) |
| sigmoidoproctostomy | Anastomosis between the sigmoid colon and the rectum. Synonym: sigmoidorectostomy. Origin: sigmoido-+ G. Proktos, anus, + stoma, mouth (05 Mar 2000) |
| sigmoidorectostomy | Anastomosis between the sigmoid colon and the rectum. Synonym: sigmoidorectostomy. Origin: sigmoido-+ G. Proktos, anus, + stoma, mouth (05 Mar 2000) |
| sigmoidoscope | <instrument> A lighted instrument used to view the inside of the lower colon. (12 Dec 1998) |
| 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) |
| sigmoidostomy | Establishment of an artificial anus by opening into the sigmoid colon. Origin: sigmoido-+ G. Stoma, mouth (05 Mar 2000) |
| sigmoidotomy | Surgical opening of the sigmoid. Origin: sigmoido-+ G. Tome, incision (05 Mar 2000) |
| sigmoidovesical fistula | A fistula between sigmoid colon and urinary bladder. (05 Mar 2000) |
| sigmoscope | <instrument> A lighted instrument used to view the inside of the lower colon. (12 Dec 1998) |
| sign | <clinical sign> An objective physical finding found by the examiner. (27 Sep 1997) |
| sign blindness | Visual agnosia for signs. (05 Mar 2000) |
| sign language | A system of hand gestures used for communication by the deaf or by people speaking different languages. (12 Dec 1998) |
| sign of elongation | <microscopy> Referring to the elongation of a substance in relation to refractive indices. If it is elongated in the direction of the high refractive index, it is said to have a positive sign of elongation. If it is elongated in the direction of the low refractive index, it has a negative sign of elongation, not to be confused with the sign of double refraction (i.e., optic sign). (05 Aug 1998) |