| sigmoidicity | Describing an S-shaped curve; e.g., shape of enzyme-kinetic curves for enzymes displaying positive homotropic cooperativity. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| sigmoiditis | Inflammation of the sigmoid colon. Origin: sigmoid-+ G. -itis, inflammation (05 Mar 2000) |
| sigmoido scopy | <procedure> A procedure in which a scope is used to view the sigmoid flexure, a part of the colon that is shaped like the letter s. (16 Dec 1997) Previous: sigmoidopexy, sigmoidoproctostomy, sigmoidorectostomy, sigmoidoscopeNext: sigmoido scopy, sigmoidostomy, sigmoidotomy, sigmoidovesical fistulasigmoido scopy Inspection, through an endoscope, of the interior of the sigmoid colon. (05 Mar 2000) |
| sigmoido- | Sigmoid, usually the sigmoid colon. Origin: G. Sigma, the letter S, + eidos, resemblance (05 Mar 2000) |
| sigmoidopexy | Operative attachment of the sigmoid colon to a firm structure to correct rectal prolapse. Origin: sigmoido-+ G. Pexis, fixation (05 Mar 2000) |
| sigmoidoproctostomy | Anastomosis between the sigmoid colon and the rectum. Synonym: sigmoidorectostomy. Origin: sigmoido-+ G. Proktos, anus, + stoma, mouth (05 Mar 2000) |
| sigmoidorectostomy | Anastomosis between the sigmoid colon and the rectum. Synonym: sigmoidorectostomy. Origin: sigmoido-+ G. Proktos, anus, + stoma, mouth (05 Mar 2000) |
| sigmoidoscope | <instrument> A lighted instrument used to view the inside of the lower colon. (12 Dec 1998) |
| sigmoidoscopy | <procedure> A procedure in which a scope is used to view the sigmoid flexure, a part of the colon that is shaped like the letter s. (16 Dec 1997) Previous: sigmoidopexy, sigmoidoproctostomy, sigmoidorectostomy, sigmoidoscopeNext: sigmoido scopy, sigmoidostomy, sigmoidotomy, sigmoidovesical fistulasigmoido scopy Inspection, through an endoscope, of the interior of the sigmoid colon. (05 Mar 2000) |
| sigmoidostomy | Establishment of an artificial anus by opening into the sigmoid colon. Origin: sigmoido-+ G. Stoma, mouth (05 Mar 2000) |
| sigmoidotomy | Surgical opening of the sigmoid. Origin: sigmoido-+ G. Tome, incision (05 Mar 2000) |
| sigmoidovesical fistula | A fistula between sigmoid colon and urinary bladder. (05 Mar 2000) |
| sigmoidoscope |
an endoscope (a flexible fiberoptic probe) for examining the sigmoid colon
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| sigmoid vein |
tributaries of the inferior mesenteric vein; drains the sigmoid colon
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| sigmoidal |
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) of or relating to the sigmoid flexure in the large intestine
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| sigmoidoscopy |
visual examination (with a sigmoidoscope) of the lower third of the colon in a search for polyps
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