How Do You Spell SIGMOIDOSTOMY?

Pronunciation: [sˌɪɡmɔ͡ɪdˈɒstəmɪ] (IPA)

Sigmoidostomy is a medical term used to describe the surgical creation of an opening in the sigmoid colon, which allows fecal matter to be passed out of the body via a stoma. The word is spelled using the International Phonetic Alphabet transcription system as [ˌsɪɡmɔɪdˈɒstəmi], with stress on the second syllable. The word is made up of three parts: "sigmoid" referring to the sigmoid colon, "ostomy" meaning surgical opening, and "–stomy" which is a suffix indicating the surgical creation of an opening.

SIGMOIDOSTOMY Meaning and Definition

  1. Sigmoidostomy is a medical term referring to a surgical procedure that involves the creation of an artificial opening or stoma in the sigmoid colon, which is a curved portion of the large intestine located near the end of the digestive tract. This procedure is often performed to divert fecal flow temporarily or permanently from the rectum, particularly when there are obstructions or blockages in the lower gastrointestinal tract that prevent normal passage of stool.

    During a sigmoidostomy, the surgeon brings the sigmoid colon to the surface of the abdominal wall, creating an opening or stoma through the skin. The exposed end of the colon is then attached to the stoma, allowing waste material to exit the body through this new path. The stool from the sigmoid colon then bypasses the rectum and exits directly into a pouch or bag attached to the abdomen, which can be periodically emptied.

    Sigmoidostomy may be recommended for a variety of reasons, including severe inflammatory bowel disease, colorectal cancer, diverticulitis, or certain congenital abnormalities. This procedure can alleviate symptoms such as pain, blockage, or inflammation in the lower digestive system. Sigmoidostomy can be temporary or permanent, depending on the underlying condition and the overall health of the patient.

    While sigmoidostomy can improve quality of life for some individuals, it does require ongoing care and maintenance of the stoma and pouch. Regular monitoring and consultations with healthcare professionals are important to ensure proper function of the sigmoidostomy and to address any potential complications that may arise.

  2. Establishment of an artificial anus by opening into the sigmoid colon.

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

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Etymology of SIGMOIDOSTOMY

The word "sigmoidostomy" is derived from two Latin roots: "sigmoid" and "stoma".

1. "Sigmoid" originates from the Latin word "sigmoideus", which means "having an S-shape". It refers to the sigmoid colon, which is an S-shaped section of the large intestine.

2. "Stoma" stems from the Greek word "stoma", meaning "mouth" or "opening". It is commonly used in medical terminology to refer to a surgically created opening in the body.

When combined, "sigmoidostomy" describes a surgical procedure in which an opening is created in the sigmoid colon to establish a stoma (an artificial anus) on the abdominal wall. The term accurately reflects the location of the stoma creation in the sigmoid region of the large intestine.

Plural form of SIGMOIDOSTOMY is SIGMOIDOSTOMIES

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