Definition of Sigmoid flexure

1. Noun. The s-shaped curve between the descending colon and the rectum.

Exact synonyms: Sigmoid Colon
Group relationships: Large Intestine
Generic synonyms: Colon

Medical Definition of Sigmoid flexure

1. The portion of the colon that connects to the descending colon above and the rectum below. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Sigmoid Flexure

sigma peptide
sigmas
sigmate
sigmated
sigmates
sigmatic
sigmating
sigmatism
sigmatisms
sigmatropic
sigmodont
sigmoid
sigmoid arteries
sigmoid colon
sigmoid colons
sigmoid flexure (current term)
sigmoid fossa
sigmoid groove
sigmoid kidney
sigmoid lymph nodes
sigmoid notch
sigmoid sinus
sigmoid sulcus
sigmoid vein
sigmoid veins
sigmoid volvulus
sigmoidal
sigmoidally
sigmoidectomies
sigmoidectomy

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