Sigmoid colon
AnatomyGastroenterologyGood to know
The S-shaped final segment of the colon connecting to the rectum, a common site for diverticulosis and colorectal cancer.
Korean
에스상결장(구불결장)
결장의 S자형 마지막 부분; 직장과 연결되며 대장암의 흔한 발생 부위.
French
Côlon sigmoïde
Segment final en forme de S du côlon reliant le côlon descendant au rectum ; site fréquent de la diverticulose et du cancer colorectal.
Word parts
sigmoid/oRoot(Greek) Sigmoid coloncol/oRoot(Greek) Colon