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What Is the medical term meaning endoscopic examination of the interior of the rectum and possibly a portion of the descending colon?
sigmoidoscopy.
What is the medical term descending colon and the rectum?
The medical term for the descending colon is simply "descending colon," which refers to the segment of the large intestine that travels downward on the left side of the abdomen. The rectum is the final section of the large intestine, connecting the sigmoid colon to the anus. Together, these structures are part of the gastrointestinal tract, playing essential roles in the storage and elimination of waste.
What is the medical term meaning the fourth part of the colon?
Sigmoid colon
What is the medical term meaning condition where feces remain in the colon too long?
Constipation is the medical term meaning condition where feces remain in the colon too long
What is the medical term meaning inflammnation of the sigmoid colon?
sigmioditisinflammation of the sigmoid colon is Sigmoiditis.sigmoiditis
What is the medical term meaning terminal portion of the colon?
rectum
What is the medical term meaning surgical removal of a blind pouch from a segment of colon?
Diverticulectomy is the medical term meaning surgical removal of a diverticulum, a blind pouch that may be found in the colon.
What is the medical term meaning pertaining to the stomach and colon?
Gastrocolic means pertaining to the stomach and colon.
What is the medical term meaning sigmoid?
Sigmoid is a medical term meaning shaped like the letter S. It typically refers to part of the colon.
What is the medical term meaning surgical puncture of the colon?
Venipuncture is the medical term meaning surgical puncture of a vein. It's a very common medical, not surgical, procedure. It describes the procedure used to take a blood sample, typically from the antecubital (front of elbow) space.
Another term for the large intestine is?
The term colon is sometimes used to refer to the entire ''large intestine.''
What is the surgical term to remove the colon?
Colectomy means to cut out or remove the colon.
