Glossary

Sigmoid

Sigmoid

Sigma·Also: Sigmoid, Colon sigmoideum

The sigmoid colon is the last, S-shaped section of the large intestine before the rectum. It lies in the lower left abdomen and is a common site for outpouchings (diverticula).

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