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SIGMOID

Dictionary entry overview: What does sigmoid mean?

• SIGMOID (adjective)
The adjective SIGMOID has 2 senses:

1. curved in two directions (like the letter S)
2. of or relating to the sigmoid flexure in the large intestine

Familiarity information: SIGMOID used as an adjective is rare.

Dictionary entry details

• SIGMOID (adjective)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Curved in two directions (like the letter S)

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

curve (the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes)

Sense 2

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Meaning:

Of or relating to the sigmoid flexure in the large intestine

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Synonyms:

sigmoidal; sigmoid

Pertainym:

sigmoid flexure (the s-shaped curve between the descending colon and the rectum)

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