rectosigmoidostomy

rectosigmoidostomy
rec·to·sig·moi·dos·to·my (rek″to-sig″moi-dosґtə-me) 1. creation of an artificial opening between the sigmoid colon and the rectum; called also sigmoidorectostomy. 2. the opening so created.

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  • sigmoidoproctostomy — Anastomosis between the sigmoid colon and the rectum. SYN: sigmoidorectostomy. [sigmoido + G. proktos, anus, + stoma, mouth] * * * sig·moido·proc·tos·to·my (sig moi″do prok tosґtə me) rectosigmoidostomy …   Medical dictionary

  • sigmoidorectostomy — SYN: sigmoidoproctostomy. * * * sig·moido·rec·tos·to·my (sig moi″do rək tosґtə me) rectosigmoidostomy …   Medical dictionary

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