sigmoiditis
[sig-moi-DY-tis]
nounfemininepl: sigmoidites
sigmoidite
1. inflammation of the sigmoid colon, the S-shaped portion of the large intestine
The patient was diagnosed with sigmoiditis after experiencing severe abdominal pain and diarrhea.
O paciente foi diagnosticado com sigmoidite após apresentar dor abdominal grave e diarreia.
2. a medical condition characterized by inflammation of the sigmoid colon, often causing discomfort and bowel irregularities
Sigmoiditis can be caused by inflammatory bowel disease, infections, or diverticulitis.
A sigmoidite pode ser causada por doença inflamatória intestinal, infecções ou diverticulite.
Sigmoiditis is a technical medical term used consistently across English and Portuguese-speaking countries. It is primarily encountered in medical settings, hospital reports, and gastroenterological consultations. The term is part of standard medical nomenclature in both Brazil and Portugal, with no colloquial variations.
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