Definition that contains sigmoid colon
- volvulus abnormal twisting of the intestines (usually in the area of the ileum or sigmoid colon) resulting in intestinal obstruction
- flexible sigmoidoscope an endoscope (a flexible fiberoptic probe) for examining the sigmoid colon
- sigmoidoscope an endoscope (a flexible fiberoptic probe) for examining the sigmoid colon
- rectosigmoid of or related to or near the sigmoid colon and the upper part of the rectum
- vena sigmoideus tributaries of the inferior mesenteric vein; drains the sigmoid colon
- sigmoid vein tributaries of the inferior mesenteric vein; drains the sigmoid colon
- descending colon the part of the large intestine that descends from the transverse colon to the sigmoid colon
- sigmoidectomy surgical removal of part or all of the sigmoid colon (usually to remove a malignant tumor)