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rectosigmoid

rectosigmoid

8.8
The area at the lower end of the colon where it meets the rectum
  • adjective
  • /ˌrɛktoʊˈsɪɡmɔɪd/
  • Specialized
: rectosigmoide
  • The rectosigmoid region is often examined during a colonoscopy.

Examples

  • The doctor found a polyp in the rectosigmoid region during the colonoscopy.

  • A rectosigmoid tumor may require a different surgical approach than other colorectal tumors.

  • Chronic inflammation can develop in the rectosigmoid area of the colon.

  • Surgeons focus on the rectosigmoid area during the procedure.

  • The doctor found a polyp in the rectosigmoid region during the colonoscopy.

  • Chronic inflammation can develop in the rectosigmoid area of the colon.

  • Surgeons focus on the rectosigmoid area during the procedure.

Surface Forms

rectosigmoid positive

Morphology

rectosigmoid = rectum + sigmoid (opaque) = recto + sigmoid

A technical medical compound of two specialized elements; an average B1 learner would not reliably infer the anatomical meaning from the components.

Etymology

Rectosigmoid comes from two parts: recto- from Latin rectus meaning 'straight', as in correct, and sigmoid from Greek sigma, the letter that gives the idea 'S-shaped'. So, rectosigmoid names the area where the straight upper part of the rectum meets the S-shaped sigmoid colon.