<procedure> Operative attachment of the sigmoid colon to a firm structure to correct rectal prolapse. ... Origin: sigmoido-+ G. Pexis, fixation ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(sig-moi´do-pek″se) fixation of the sigmoid colon, as for rectal prolapse.
Type: Term Pronunciation: sig-moy′dō-pek′sē Definitions: 1. Operative attachment of the sigmoid colon to a firm structure to correct rectal prolapse.