sigmoidopexy

Operative attachment of the sigmoid colon to a firm structure to correct rectal prolapse. [sigmoido- + G. pexis, fixation]

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sig·moid·o·pexy sig-'mȯid-ə-.pek-sē n, pl -pex·ies surgical attachment of the sigmoid colon to the wall of the abdomen for relief of rectal prolapse

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sig·moido·pexy (sig-moiґdo-pek″se) [sigmoid + -pexy] suspension of the sigmoid colon, usually performed for treatment of rectal prolapse.