Anatomy

Sigmoid Colon

A segment of the COLON between the RECTUM and the descending colon.

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Structured Summary

Abstract

A segment of the COLON between the RECTUM and the descending colon.

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Synonyms

2 entry terms
  • Colon, Sigmoid
  • Sigmoid

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Aspects Covered

24 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

sigmoiditis = SIGMOID DISEASES (IM) + COLITIS (NIM) but note PROCTOSIGMOIDITIS see PROCTOCOLITIS & RECTOSIGMOIDITIS see PROCTOCOLITIS; diverticulosis & diverticulitis: see note on SIGMOID DISEASES

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History Note

2004 (1966)

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  1. A03w.556w.124w.526w.356w.668w
  2. A03w.556w.249w.249w.356w.668w

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NLM Classification

WI 560

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Sigmoid Colon. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D012809. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D012809
  2. Sigmoid Colon. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sigmoid_colon
  3. Sigmoid Colon. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q677253