proctosigmoidectomy
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:After a colonoscopy, the doctor recommended a colonectomy to treat the polyps found in the colon and rectum.
Definition:The surgical removal of a portion of the colon, which can include procedures similar to proctosigmoidectomy.
From colonectomy
Example:The sigmoidocolonectomy was performed to address the tumors found in both the sigmoid colon and rectum.
Definition:A broader surgical procedure that may include proctosigmoidectomy but can extend to other parts of the colon.
From sigmoidocolonectomy
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