proctosigmoidectomy

== English == === Etymology === From procto- +‎ sigmoid +‎ -ectomy. === Pronunciation === Rhymes: -ɛktəmi === Noun === proctosigmoidectomy (plural proctosigmoidectomies) (surgery) The surgical removal of the rectum and sigmoid colon to treat serious disease in the lower large intestine. ==== Synonyms ==== Hartmann's operation Hartmann's procedure