| sigmoid |
Doubly curved in opposite directions, like the Greek letter sigma. (17)
Ãâó: ppathw3.cals.cornell.edu/glossary/Defs_S.htm
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| sigmoid- |
Doubly curved in opposite directions, like the Greek letter sigma. (17)
Ãâó: ppathw3.cals.cornell.edu/glossary/Defs_S.htm
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| sigmoid colon |
The lower part of the large intestine that connects to the rectum. See also large intestine. Illustration included.
Ãâó: www.cnn.com/HEALTH/library/DG/00022.html
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| sigmoidoscope |
sig-MOY-da-skope (WAV-48K) A flexible, lighted instrument with a built-in tiny camera that allows the doctor to view the lining of the rectum and lower portion of the colon. More information.
Ãâó: www.cdc.gov/cancer/screenforlife/terms.htm
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| sigmoid colon |
The next last portion of the colon. This part of the colon empties into the rectum.
Ãâó: www.gastromd.com/definitionss.html
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