| sigmoidoscope |
an endoscope (a flexible fiberoptic probe) for examining the sigmoid colon
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| sigmoid vein |
tributaries of the inferior mesenteric vein; drains the sigmoid colon
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| sigmoidal |
sigmoid: of or relating to the sigmoid flexure in the large intestine
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| sigmoid- |
curved in two directions (like the letter S) of or relating to the sigmoid flexure in the large intestine
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| sigmoidoscopy |
visual examination (with a sigmoidoscope) of the lower third of the colon in a search for polyps
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