sig·moid

(sĭg′moid′) also sig·moi·dal (sĭg-moid′l)

adj.

1. Having the shape of the letter S.

2. Of or relating to the sigmoid colon.

[Greek sīgmoeidēs : sīgma, sigma; see sigma + -oeidēs, -oid.]

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sigmoid

(ˈsɪɡmɔɪd)

adj

1. shaped like the letter S

2. (Anatomy) of or relating to the sigmoid colon of the large intestine

3. (Anatomy) See sigmoid colon

4. (Zoology) See sigmoid colon

[C17: from Greek sigmoeidēs sigma-shaped]

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sig•moid

(ˈsɪg mɔɪd)

also sig•moi′dal,

adj.

1. shaped like the letter S.

2. shaped like the letter C (the uncial form of the sigma).

3. of, pertaining to, or situated near the sigmoid flexure of the large intestine.

[1660–70; < Greek sigmoeidḗs shaped like a sigma. See sigma, -oid]

sigmoid

S-shaped, as in part of the colon.

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Adj.	1.	sigmoid - curved in two directions (like the letter S)
	2.	sigmoid - of or relating to the sigmoid flexure in the large intestine sigmoidal

Translations

sig·moid

a. sigmoide, sigmoideo.

1. que tiene forma de una S.

2. rel. al colon sigmoide.

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sigmoid

adj sigmoide or sigmoideo

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We present a very rare case of internal herniation of the small bowel along with Richter's herniation of the sigmoid colon into the urinary bladder following TURBT.

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Short Communication - Sigmoid volvulus: Comorbidity with sigmoid gangrene

The total abdominal augmentation computed tomography and total colorectal sputum angiography showed that the upper and middle rectum, descending colon, transverse colon, and ascending colon were dilated, the maximum diameter of the intestine was 23 cm, and the intestine was filled with feces, suggesting that the lower rectum and sigmoid colon were narrow [Figure 1]a and [Figure 1]b.

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The reason for measuring between these anatomic structures was to determine the appropriate craniotomy site without violating important anatomic structures such as the sigmoid sinus.

Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Retrosigmoid Approach to the Cerebellopontine Angle Using a Novel Surgical Instrument: A Cadaveric Study

Here we present the diagnosis and treatment of a man treated with radical surgery for locally advanced sigmoid malignant colon tumor complicated by an abscess of anterior abdominal wall.

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Failure to pull out IUD strings on gynecological examination made us suspicious of translocated IUD and its ectopic placement in sigmoid colon was confirmed on colonoscopy and a CT abdomen with contrast.

Transmigration of an intrauterine device into sigmoid colon-surgical management: A case report

Ileosigmoid knotting (ISK) is an uncommon cause of bowel obstruction where a loop of ileum and a loop of sigmoid colon form a knot.

Ileosigmoid knotting in a child: Index case in Botswana and review of the literature

An 81-year-old female patient with rectal bleeding caused due to a 2-cm stalked sigmoid polyp was referred to our center for polypectomy.

A Rare Case of Incidental Common Bile Duct Adenoma-Endoscopic Ultrasound Evaluation

Volvulus occurs in the sigmoid colon in more than 90% of cases, but it can also involve the cecum or transverse colon in approximately 20%-40% of cases (1, 3).

Colonoscopic decompression of childhood sigmoid and cecal volvulus

Sigmoid volvulus is an obstructive bowel disease caused by abnormal twisting of the sigmoid colon and mesentery.

Prediction of the Clinical Outcomes of Sigmoid Volvulus by Abdominal X-Ray: AXIS Classification System