n.
The S-shaped section of the colon between the pelvic brim and the third sacral segment, continuous with the rectum. Also called sigmoid colon.
sigmoid flexure
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The noun has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
the s-shaped curve between the descending colon and the rectum
Synonym: sigmoid colon
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