sigmoidectomy

English

Etymology

From sigmoid +‎ -ectomy.

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -ɛktəmi

Noun

sigmoidectomy (plural sigmoidectomies)

  1. (surgery) A colectomy in which the sigmoid colon is removed.
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