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Id http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/UBERON_0001159
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/UBERON_0001159
Preferred Name

sigmoid colon
Definitions
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.
Synonyms
pelvic colon
sigmoid colon
colon sigmoideum
sigmoid flexure
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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.
alternative label
pelvic colon
sigmoid colon
colon sigmoideum
sigmoid flexure
preferred label
sigmoid colon
label
sigmoid colon
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sigmoid colon
database_cross_reference
MIAA:0000314
BTO:0000645
EMAPA:36391
UMLS:C0227391
UMLS:C0682612
SCTID:362166007
NCIT:C33550
MAT:0000314
MESH:D012809
galen:SigmoidColon
NCIT:C12384
CALOHA:TS-2044
Wikipedia:Sigmoid_colon
EFO:0000846
FMA:14548
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UBERON:0001159
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pelvic colon
sigmoid colon
colon sigmoideum
sigmoid flexure
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UBERON:0001159
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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.
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