What is another word for sigmoid colon?
Pronunciation: [sˈɪɡmɔ͡ɪd kˈə͡ʊlən] (IPA) 
The sigmoid colon is a part of the large intestine that is shaped like the letter S. It connects the descending colon to the rectum, and its primary function is to store and move fecal matter until it is ready to be eliminated from the body. Although "sigmoid colon" is the most commonly used term for this part of the digestive system, there are other words and phrases that can be used interchangeably. These include the S-shaped colon, the pelvic colon, and the pelvic loop. In the medical field, specialists may refer to this part of the intestine as the sigmoid flexure or the curving portion of the descending colon.
