sigmoidopexy
noun
sig·moid·o·pexy
sig-ˈmȯid-ə-ˌpek-sē 
plural sigmoidopexies
: surgical attachment of the sigmoid colon to the wall of the abdomen for relief of rectal prolapse
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“Sigmoidopexy.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/sigmoidopexy. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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