sigmoids

/ˈsɪɡmɔɪdz/
noun
  1. Short for sigmoid colon, the S-shaped part of the large intestine just before the rectum.
    • Inflammation of the sigmoids can cause pain and digestive issues.
    • The sigmoids are located in the lower left side of the abdomen.
    • The surgeon examined the sigmoids during the operation.
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