| sigmoid | of or relating to the sigmoid flexure in the large intestine |
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| sigmoid | curved in two directions (like the letter S) |
| sigmoid | the s-shaped curve between the descending colon and the rectum |
| sigmoid | the s-shaped curve between the descending colon and the rectum |
| sigmoid | an S-shaped dural sinus on the temporal and occipital bones |
| sigmoid | tributaries of the inferior mesenteric vein |
| sigmoid | of or relating to the sigmoid flexure in the large intestine |
| sigmoid | surgical removal of part or all of the sigmoid colon (usually to remove a malignant tumor) |
| sigmoid | an endoscope (a flexible fiberoptic probe) for examining the sigmoid colon |
| sigmoid | visual examination (with a sigmoidoscope) of the lower third of the colon in a search for polyps |