Modifies a noun

• volvulus: The diagnosis of sigmoid volvulus in our patient was confirmed at surgery.

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

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

• curve: The curve is called a logistic or sigmoid growth curve.

• function: Figure 5.2: Sigmoid Logistic Transfer Function The Sigmoid function is shown in Figure 5.2.

• shape: The arms are of so-called sigmoid shape as indicated below.

Noun used with modifier

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