sigmoid

(-mo̵id′)

adjective

    1. having a double curve like the letter S
    2. curved like the letter C (uncial form of sigma)
  1. of the sigmoid flexure of the colon

Origin: Gr sigmoeidēs: see sigma & -oid

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See sigmoid in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Having the shape of the letter S.
  2. Of or relating to the sigmoid colon.

Origin:

Origin: Greek sīgmoeidēs

Origin: : sīgma, sigma; see sigma

Origin: + -oeidēs, -oid

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