Sigmoid Definition

sĭgmoid
adjective
Having the shape of the letter S.
American Heritage Medicine
Having a double curve like the letter S.
Webster's New World
Curved like the letter C (uncial form of sigma)
Webster's New World
Of the sigmoid flexure of the colon.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
noun

(mathematics) A function having a graph whose shape is sigmoid. See and Mathworld.

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Other Word Forms of Sigmoid

Noun

Singular:
sigmoid
Plural:
sigmoids

Origin of Sigmoid

  • From Ancient Greek σιγμοειδής (sigmoeidḗs), from σίγμα (sígma) or σῖγμα (sîgma, “sigma") + εἶδος (eîdos, “form, likeness"). Compare with French sigmoïde.

    From Wiktionary

  • Greek sīgmoeidēs sīgma sigma sigma -oeidēs -oid

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Sigmoid Sentence Examples

  • For a sigmoid colectomy, the splenic flexure should be mobilized so that the transverse colon can be potentially brought down for the anastomosis.

  • It was a defunctioning sigmoid loop colostomy created above a locally advanced rectal carcinoma.

  • A loop colostomy in the sigmoid area would usually produce a formed stool allowing the patient to use a closed pouch.

  • An end sigmoid colostomy may be described by some, as easier to manage, particularly for elderly patients.

  • An impacted sigmoid colon or rectum can give rise to bladder spasms which obstruct free drainage of urine.

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Words Starting With

SSISIG

Words Ending With

DIDOID

Unscrambles

sigmoid

Words Starting With S and Ending With D

Starts With S & Ends With DStarts With SI & Ends With DStarts With S & Ends With ID

Word Length

7 Letter Words7 Letter Words Starting With S7 Letter Words Ending With D