sigmoid colon

sig·moid Co·lón

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Definitions of sigmoid colon words

noun sigmoid colon Zoology. an S -shaped curve in a body part. 1
noun sigmoid colon Also called sigmoid colon. an S -shaped curve of the large intestine between the descending colon and the rectum. 1
noun sigmoid colon lower section of large intestine 1
noun sigmoid colon the S-shaped bend in the final portion of the large intestine that leads to the rectum 0

before 1780

One of the 45% newest English words

First recorded in 1780-90

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 2% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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