sigmoidectomy en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Ancient Greek σῑγμοειδής (sīgmoeidḗs)bor. English sigmoid Ancient Greek ἐκ (ek) Ancient Greek ἐκ- (ek-) Proto-Indo-European *temh₁- Proto-Indo-European *-né- Ancient Greek τέμνω (témnō) Ancient Greek ἐκτέμνω (ektémnō) Proto-Hellenic *-ā́ Ancient Greek -ᾱ (-ā) Ancient Greek -η (-ē) Ancient Greek ἐκτομή (ektomḗ)der. English -ectomy English sigmoidectomy From sigmoid + -ectomy.
Meanings
- A colectomy in which the sigmoid colon is removed.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| sigmoidectomies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |