Rectosigmoid

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A rectosigmoid junction.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Of the rectum and the sigmoid colon; especially, of the junction between them. not-comparable

    "Lenox Hill finds “considerable stool material in the descending colon as well as the rectosigmoid region.” My doctor diagnoses a combination of slow transit and outlet constipation."

Adjective
  1. 1
    of or related to or near the sigmoid colon and the upper part of the rectum wordnet

Example

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"The rectum begins at the rectosigmoid junction and ends at the anus."

Etymology

From recto- + sigmoid.

Related phrases

sigmoid colon

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