sinus sigmoideus

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Noun sinus sigmoideus has 1 sense

sigmoid sinus, sinus sigmoideus - an S-shaped dural sinus on the temporal and occipital bones
--₁ is a kind of venous sinus, sinus

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Sinus Sigmoideus

Description:

The sinus sigmoideus is a curved, S-shaped segment of the large intestine, also known as the sigmoid colon. It is located after the descending colon and before the rectum, forming the final part of the colon.

Sample Sentences:

During a colonoscopy, the doctor examined the sinus sigmoideus to check for any abnormalities.
Constipation can sometimes occur when the stool moves slowly through the sinus sigmoideus.
The sinus sigmoideus is responsible for absorbing water and electrolytes from the remaining stool.

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