Definition of Rectosigmoid

1. Adjective. Of or related to or near the sigmoid colon and the upper part of the rectum.

Partainyms: Rectum, Sigmoid Colon

Definition of Rectosigmoid

1. Adjective. Of the rectum and the sigmoid colon; ''especially'', of the junction between them. ¹

2. Noun. A rectosigmoid junction. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Rectosigmoid

1. The rectum and sigmoid colon considered as a unit; the term is also applied to the junction of the sigmoid colon and rectum. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Rectosigmoid

rectoress
rectoresses
rectorial
rectories
rectorite
rectorrhagia
rectorrhaphy
rectors
rectorship
rectorships
rectory
rectos
rectoscope
rectoscopes
rectoscopy
rectosigmoid (current term)
rectosigmoid junction
rectosigmoid sphincter
rectosigmoids
rectostenosis
rectostomy
rectotome
rectotomy
rectour
rectourethral
rectourethral fistula
rectourethral muscle
rectourethralis muscle
rectouterine
rectouterine fold

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