Etymology

rectosigmoid

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Today it means: Of the rectum and the sigmoid colon; especially, of the junction between them. Full definition →

English sigmoid ← Ancient Greek σῑγμοειδής (sīgmoeidḗs)
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  1. Englishrecto-
  2. Ancient Greekσῑγμοειδής (sīgmoeidḗs)
  3. Englishsigmoid
  4. English todayrectosigmoid

From recto- + sigmoid.

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