"rectosigmoiditis" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From recto- + sigmoiditis. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|recto|sigmoiditis}} recto- + sigmoiditis Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} rectosigmoiditis (uncountable)
  1. (pathology) The inflammation of the rectum and sigmoid colon, typically as a limited form of ulcerative colitis. Tags: uncountable Synonyms: proctosigmoiditis
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