proctosigmoidectomy

noun

plural proctosigmoidectomies
: complete or partial surgical excision of the rectum and sigmoid colon

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“Proctosigmoidectomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/proctosigmoidectomy. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.

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