sigmoidovesical

sigmoidovesical

 [sig-moi″do-ves´ĭ-kal]

pertaining to or communicating with the sigmoid colon and the urinary bladder.

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sigmoidovesical

(sĭg-moy″dō-vĕs′ĭ-kăl) [″ + L. vesica, bladder]

Concerning a pathological connection between the sigmoid colon and the urinary bladder secondary to malignancy, inflammatory bowel disease, or diverticulitis.

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