sigmoid
pronunciation
How to pronounce sigmoid in British English:
UK ['sɪgmɔɪd]
How to pronounce sigmoid in American English:
US ['sɪgmɔɪd]
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- Adjective:
- curved in two directions (like the letter S)
- of or relating to the sigmoid flexure in the large intestine
Word Origin
- sigmoid (adj.)
- "shaped like a C" (1660s) or "shaped like an S" (1786), from sigma (q.v.) + -oid. Especially of the flexure of the colon (1891).
Example
- 1. Diagnosis and operative treatment for redundant sigmoid colon in children .
- 2. Tortuous sigmoid colon and descending colon longer .
- 3. A case of sigmoid diverticulum with acute hemorrhage .
- 4. Surgical treatment of unduly elongated sigmoid in adults .
- 5. Objective to report the method and effect of operation of artificial vagina with sigmoid colon .