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Sigmoid colon
Pronunciation
Definition 1
The S-shaped section of the colon that connects to the rectum. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
The portion of the colon that connects to the descending colon above and the rectum below. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 3
The portion of the colon that connects to the descending colon above and the rectum below. (NCI Thesaurus/CDISC)
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