rectosigmoiditis

noun

The inflammation of the rectum and sigmoid colon, typically as a limited form of ulcerative colitis.

Scrabble 22

Meanings

nounrectosigmoiditis (uncountable)
  1. uncountablemedicineThe inflammation of the rectum and sigmoid colon, typically as a limited form of ulcerative colitis.

    Synonyms: proctosigmoiditis

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe inflammation of the rectum and sigmoid colon, typically as a limited form of ulcerative colitis.

Origin

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APA

rectosigmoiditis. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/rectosigmoiditis

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“rectosigmoiditis.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/rectosigmoiditis. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “rectosigmoiditis,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/rectosigmoiditis.

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