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Meaning of "sigmoid" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SIGMOID

From Greek sigmoeidēs sigma-shaped.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF SIGMOID

sigmoid  [ˈsɪɡmɔɪd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SIGMOID

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Sigmoid can act as a noun and an adjective.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES SIGMOID MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of sigmoid in the English dictionary

The definition of sigmoid in the dictionary is shaped like the letter S. Other definition of sigmoid is of or relating to the sigmoid colon of the large intestine.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SIGMOID


agamoid
ˈæɡəˌmɔɪd
cormoid
ˈkɔːmɔɪd
cosmoid
ˈkɒzmɔɪd
dermoid
ˈdɜːmɔɪd
desmoid
ˈdɛsmɔɪd
epidermoid
ˌepɪˈdɜːmɔɪd
ethmoid
ˈɛθmɔɪd
haemoid
ˈhiːmɔɪd
hexagrammoid
ˌheksəˈɡræmɔɪd
isthmoid
ˈɪsθmɔɪd
leukemoid
luːˈkiːmɔɪd
marasmoid
məˈræzmɔɪd
nystagmoid
nɪˈstæɡmɔɪd
pigmoid
ˈpɪɡmɔɪd
plasmoid
ˈplæzˌmɔɪd
prismoid
ˈprɪzmɔɪd
pygmoid
ˈpɪɡmɔɪd
sesamoid
ˈsɛsəˌmɔɪd
sphygmoid
ˈsfɪɡmɔɪd
zymoid
ˈzaɪmɔɪd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SIGMOID

sigla
sigloi
siglos
siglum
sigma
sigmate
sigmatic
sigmation
sigmatism
sigmatron
sigmoid colon
sigmoid flexure
sigmoidally
sigmoidectomy
sigmoidoscope
sigmoidoscopic
sigmoidoscopy
Sigmund
sign
sign away

WORDS THAT END LIKE SIGMOID

android
asteroid
avoid
celluloid
colloid
cymoid
devoid
factoid
ginglimoid
hemoid
humanoid
paranoid
Polaroid
rheumatoid
solenoid
steroid
tabloid
thyroid
typhoid
void

Synonyms and antonyms of sigmoid in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «sigmoid» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SIGMOID

Find out the translation of sigmoid to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of sigmoid from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «sigmoid» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

乙状结肠
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

sigmoide
570 millions of speakers

English

sigmoid
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

अवग्रह
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

السيني
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

сигмовидной
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

sigmóide
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সিগমা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

sigmoïde
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Sigmoid
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Sigmoid
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

S状結腸
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

S 상
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Sigmoid
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sigmoid
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

நெளிவு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सिगमाईड
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

sigmoid
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

sigma
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

esicy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

сигмовидної
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

sigmoid
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

σιγμοειδές
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

sigmoid
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

sigmoid
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

sigmoid
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of sigmoid

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SIGMOID»

The term «sigmoid» is regularly used and occupies the 71.136 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SIGMOID» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about sigmoid

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SIGMOID»

Discover the use of sigmoid in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to sigmoid and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Gastroenterological Endoscopy
Sigmoid Colon Anatomy. The sigmoid colon is 40-70 cm long when stretched during insertion, although contracted down to only 30-35 cm once the instrument is straightened fully— which is why careful inspection is important during insertion ...
Meinhard Classen, Guido N. J. Tytgat, 2011
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Atlas of Colonoscopy: Examination Techniques and Diagnosis
E. II. Fig. 6.9 Winding sigmoid II. Fig. 6.7 a, b Sigmoid colon. Normal, round, or oval-shaped lumen. Fig. 6.12 Descending colon. Normal oval or Fig. 6.13 Descending. Normal Sigmoid Colon The sigmoid colon is located in the lower left  ...
H. Messmann, 2011
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Clinical Anatomy by Regions
Variation in Length and Location of the Sigmoid Colon The sigmoid colon shows great variation in length and may measure as much as 36 in. (91 cm). In the young child, because the pelvis is small, this segment of the colon may lie mainly in ...
Richard S. Snell, 2008
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Applied Pharmacokinetics & Pharmacodynamics: Principles of ...
Therefore, the sigmoid Emax model and other similar models must often be regarded as empiric mathematical functions that describe the shape of the concentration-effect relationship for a particular drug. In this context, n can be considered a ...
Michael E. Burton, 2006
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Mastery of Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgery
Proximal intubation for the next few centimeters into the rectosigmoid and distal sigmoid colon does not generally represent a problem even to the most inexperienced, but once the rectosigmoid is reached (15 to 20 cm), the stage is set for the ...
Nathaniel J. Soper, Lee L. Swanström, Steve Eubanks, 2008
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Imaging of the Newborn, Infant, and Young Child
J PediatrSurg 1990:25:980-984. Volvulus Volvulus of the colon in children usually involves the sig- moid colon (1), but cecal volvulus also can be encountered (2, 3). Volvulus of the transverse colon is very rare (4). In terms of sigmoid volvulus, ...
Leonard E. Swischuk, 2004
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Clinical Anatomy: An Illustrated Review with Questions and ...
(25 cm) in length and extends downward from the left colic flexure to the pelvic brim, where it becomes continuous with the sigmoid colon (Fig. 2-1 1). The peritoneum covers the front and the sides and also binds it to the posterior abdominal ...
Richard S. Snell, 2004
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The Emergence of Whales: Evolutionary Patterns in the Origin ...
As a result, the sigmoid process remains as an independent process as did its embryonic precursor the anterior crus. As such, the sigmoid process of the adult bulla is neotenic and represents the retention of the embryonic condition of the ...
J.G.M. Thewissen, 1998
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MRI of the Pelvis: A Text Atlas
Barium sulfate enema and/or flexible sigmoidoscopy are the primary examinations used in the evaluation of the rectum and sigmoid colon.1 Both are excellent modalities, showing the mucosal surface with exquisite detail. Sigmoidoscopy has ...
Hedvig Hricak, 1991
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Imaging of the Temporal Bone
(A) Axial MRV maximal intensity projection (MIP) image (TS, transverse sinus; SS , sigmoid sinus; JB, jugular bulb). (B) Coronal MRV MIP image (SSS, superior sagittal sinus; LAB, vein of Labbe; IJV, internal jugular vein). 247 B B B B B B B B  ...
Joel D. Swartz, Laurie A. Loevner, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SIGMOID»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term sigmoid is used in the context of the following news items.
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Joey + Rory's Joey Feek Diagnosed With Stage IV Cervical Cancer
“The doctors say there is a 9-centimeter tumor in Joey's sigmoid colon,” Rory Feek explains. “Even though the cancer is now in the colon, they said it's the same ... «The Boot, Jun 15»
2
New diverticulosis data challenge long-held belief
Forty years ago, it was popularized the hypothesis that inadequate dietary fiber intake and constipation were the cause of sigmoid diverticulosis. Although the ... «Philippine Star, Apr 15»
3
Colon Cancer Patients With Left-Sided Tumors Have Better Survival …
Next, the contents move along your transverse colon before flowing down your descending colon and sigmoid colon. Having turned into feces along the way, ... «Medical Daily, Feb 15»
4
'Instagram for doctors' lets medics share photos to solve mystery cases
... to increase knowledge and aid diagnoses. Here, a person uses Figure 1 to see a sigmoid volvulus, which causes obstruction in the gastrointestinal tract. × ... «wtkr.com, Feb 15»
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15 Indian Big Data companies to watch out for in 2015
Sigmoid Analytics: A TechSparks 2014 company, based out of Bangalore, Sigmoid is in the area of real-time Big Data warehousing, streaming and ETL (extract, ... «Yourstory.in, Feb 15»
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Infosys, Wipro speed-date startups
Lokesh Anand, CEO and founder of Sigmoid Analytics, a startup that participated in the event, said his team met the CXOs of Infosys and Genpact. "These were ... «Times of India, Nov 14»
7
Doctors: Argentine leader has infection in colon
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — President Cristina Fernandez is suffering from an inflammation of the sigmoid colon, doctors said Monday, a day after the ... «Yahoo News, Nov 14»
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History of Lap Colectomy: An Approach Still Awaiting Widespread Use
She had several critical issues, including severe lung disease and a tumor resting in the middle of her sigmoid colon. Dr. Fowler, an assistant clinical professor ... «Gastroenterology & Endoscopy News, Oct 14»
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Sigmoid Signs License Agreement with Pendopharm for UC Drug …
shutterstock_150481931 Sigmoid Pharma Limited recently signed a licensing agreement with Pendopharm, a division of Pharmascience Inc., based in Montreal ... «IBD News Today, Oct 14»
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SIGMOID Enters Into a Licence Agreement with Pendopharm for …
Dublin, Ireland, September 29, 2014 / B3C newswire / - SIGMOID PHARMA LIMITED, a privately-owned, specialty pharmaceutical and drug delivery technology ... «b3c newswire, Sep 14»

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