Sigmoid colon

Introduction: Sigmoid colon

Description of Sigmoid colon

Sigmoid colon: [TA] the part of the colon describing an S-shaped curve between the pelvic brim and the third sacral segment; it is continuous with the rectum. SYN: colon sigmoideum [TA], colon pelvinum, flexura sigmoidea, sigmoid flexure.
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Sigmoid colon: The S-shaped section of the colon that connects to the rectum.
Source: National Institute of Health

Sigmoid colon: the s-shaped curve between the descending colon and the rectum.
Source: WordNet 2.1

Sigmoid colon: Related Topics

These medical condition or symptom topics may be relevant to medical information for Sigmoid colon:

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• Colon

Sigmoid colon as an Organ

Sigmoid colon (organ): The sigmoid colon is a hollow tube that comprises the fourth portion of the colon. The sigmoid colon is located in the lower abdomen and is a part of the digestive system and the gastrointestinal tract. Digested food residue moves from the descending colon into the sigmoid colon then is moved into the rectum through the action of peristalsis. The descending colon helps to form feces and absorbs water into the body.

Conditions that afflict the sigmoid colon include colon cancer, irritable bowel syndrome, bowel obstruction, gastroenteritis, and ulcerative colitis.

Sigmoid colon (organ): See Sigmoid Colon (organ information).

More information on organs: Sigmoid Colon:

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Terms associated with Sigmoid colon:

Terms Similar to Sigmoid colon:

• sigmoid flexure

Source - WordNet 2.1

Broader terms for Sigmoid colon

• colon

Source - WordNet 2.1

The following terms can be used for Sigmoid colon

• colon

Source: CRISP

Hierarchical classifications of Sigmoid colon

The following list attempts to classify Sigmoid colon into categories where each line is subset of the next.

WordNet 2.1

• colon
• large intestine
• bowel,gut,intestine
• internal organ,viscus
• organ
• body part
• part,piece
• thing
• entity

Source: WordNet 2.1

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