proctosigmoidectomy
noun
proc·to·sig·moid·ec·to·my
ˌpräk-tō-ˌsig-mȯid-ˈek-tə-mē 
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 21 Apr. 2025.
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