(SIG-moyd KOH-lun) The S-shaped section of the colon that connects to the rectum. Distal colon; drawing shows parts of the distal colon.

sigmoid/o is the combining form that refers to “sigmoid colon”. The sigmoid colon forms the last part of the large intestine, connecting to the rectum.

Identifying Word Parts in Medical Terms and Language Rules · Prefixes ... sigmoid/o: sigmoid colon. steat/o: fat. stomat/o: mouth. uvul/o: uvula. Prefixes.

The shape sense of sigmoid is most often used in scientific contexts to describe an s-shaped curve on a graph. Usually, though, sigmoid is used in contexts ...

The sigmoid colon (or pelvic colon) is the part of the large intestine that is closest to the rectum and anus. It forms a loop that averages about 35–40 ... Не найдено: o | Нужно включить: o

rect/o. rectum, straight. sigmoid/o. sigmoid colon (between the descending colon and the rectum)

Body Parts and Disorders ; sial-, sialo-, saliva, salivary gland ; sigmoid-, sigmoido-, sigmoid colon ; splanchn-, splanchni-, splanchno-, viscera (internal organ).

These word components help build definitions for many medical terms. ... sigmoid/o: Sigmoid colon; steat/o: Fat; stomat/o: Mouth; uvul/o: Uvula; xer/o ...