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US
/ˈsɪɡˌmɔɪd/
]
[ UK /sˈɪɡmɔɪd/ ]
[ UK /sˈɪɡmɔɪd/ ]
ADJECTIVE
- curved in two directions (like the letter S)
- of or relating to the sigmoid flexure in the large intestine
How To Use sigmoid In A Sentence
- These findings are consistent with decreased transit in the proximal and rapid transit through the sigmoid colon in patients with active colitis.
- Objective To sum up the effectiveness of radical cystectomy in the treatment of bladder cancer and the methods of preventing and treating complications of ureterosigmoidostomy.
- The surgeon dissects the distal sigmoid colon from the mesentery and ligates the inferior mesenteric vessels without disturbing the presacral sympathetic plexus.
- The idea that women actually want to have sex with men is one I regard with grave mistrust this mistrust peaked right after I had a sigmoidoscopy so hearing them whooping it up like a couple of prospectors on the way to the whorehouse was a real eye-opener. Hilarious Sex Traumas
- Overall, the anal triangle proved elucidative, an opportunity to understand a spectrum of clinical objectives that ranged from performing a sigmoidoscopy in a manner minimizing “unnecessary dis-comfort” to determining which nerves cause the involuntary contraction of the rectal muscles during death by asphyxiation, specifically hanging. Body of Knowledge
- The largest of these is the omental bursa (already described), but several others, of smaller size, require mention, and may be divided into three groups, viz.: duodenal, cecal, and intersigmoid. XI. Splanchnology. 2e. The Abdomen
- First, the cumulative adoption of an innovation over time follows an S-shaped or sigmoid curve.
- All patients underwent colonoscopy or flexible sigmoidoscopy before study entry to confirm the diagnosis of ulcerative colitis.
- The dose-response curve normally takes the form of a sigmoid curve (see Figure 3). Dose-response relationship
- The mathematical functions include the standards found on a good pocket calculator, such as exponents, logs, trig, matrices, as well as sigmoid, gamma and log gamma functions.