Phrase Hound found 10 phrases and 16 compound words that contain sigmoid. The most common are listed below. Open sigmoid in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 10
- sigmoid colonThe S-shaped section of the large intestine between the descending colon and the rectum.
- sigmoid functionAny of various real functions whose graph resembles an elongated letter "S"; specifically, the logistic function y=(eˣ)/(eˣ+1)=1/(1+e⁻ˣ).
- sigmoid sinusA sinus on each side of the brain that is a continuation of the transverse sinus on the same side, follows an S-shaped course to the jugular foramen, and empties into the internal jugular vein.
- sigmoid colonsplural of sigmoid colon: The S-shaped section of the large intestine between the descending colon and the rectum.
- sigmoid notchSynonym of trochlear notch: A deep depression in the proximal end of the ulna by which the ulna articulates with the trochlea of the humerus at the elbow.
- sigmoid notchesplural of sigmoid notch: A deep depression in the proximal end of the ulna by which the ulna articulates with the trochlea of the humerus at the elbow.
- sigmoid sinusesplural of sigmoid sinus: A sinus on each side of the brain that is a continuation of the transverse sinus on the same side, follows an S-shaped course to the jugular foramen, and empties into the internal jugular vein.
- sigmoid flexuresigmoid colon
- sigmoid functionsplural of sigmoid function: Any of various real functions whose graph resembles an elongated letter "S"; specifically, the logistic function y=(eˣ)/(eˣ+1)=1/(1+e⁻ˣ).
- sigmoid flexuresplural of sigmoid flexure: sigmoid colon
Compound words 16
- mesosigmoidThe mesentery that attaches the sigmoid colon to the posterior abdominal wall.
- sigmoiditisinflammation of the sigmoid colon
- ureterosigmoidostomyA surgical procedure in which the ureters are diverted into the sigmoid colon.
- megasigmoidAbnormal enlargement of the sigmoid colon.
- parasigmoidAcross the ends of the sigmoid colon
- proctosigmoidectomyThe surgical removal of the rectum and sigmoid colon to treat serious disease in the lower large intestine.
- proctosigmoiditisThe inflammation of the rectum and sigmoid colon, typically as a limited form of ulcerative colitis.
- retrosigmoidVia the sigmoid colon in a direction from lower to upper
- sigmoidlyAlternative form of sigmoidally: In a sigmoidal manner.
- sigmoidoceleA hernia of the sigmoid colon.