Sigmoidectomy
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Sigmoidectomy is a noun meaning (surgery) A colectomy in which the sigmoid colon is removed.
Meaning
(surgery) A colectomy in which the sigmoid colon is removed.
Word Forms
- sigmoidectomies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include colectomy, colonectomy, proctosigmoidectomy, rectosigmoidectomy, hysterocolposigmoidectomy, sigmoidopexy.
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