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sig·moid (s

moid

) also sig·moi·dal (s

g-moid

adj.

1. Having the shape of the letter S.

2. Of or relating to the sigmoid colon.

[Greek sgmoeids : sgma, sigma; see sigma + -oeids, -oid.]

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Adj.

sigmoidal - of or relating to the sigmoid flexure in the large intestine

sigmoid

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