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sigmoid colon
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The part of the large intestine that is closest to the rectum and anus. It forms a loop that averages about 40 cm. in length, and normally lies within the pelvis, but on account of its freedom of movement it is liable to be displaced into the abdominal cavity. [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sigmoid_colon ]
Term info
Label
sigmoid colon
Subsets
uberon_slim, efo_slim
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has obo namespace
uberon
has related synonym
sigmoid flexure, sigmoid colon, colon sigmoideum, pelvic colon
id
UBERON:0001159
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