{Sigmoid flexure} (Anat.), the last curve of the colon before
it terminates in the rectum. See Illust. under
{Digestive}.
{Sigmoid valves}. (Anat.) See {Semilunar valves}, under {Semilunar}. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
Sigmoidal — or sigmoid, literally means S shaped and can refer to: * Sigmoid function * Sigmoidal artery * Sigmoid colon … Wikipedia
sigmoïdal — sigmoïdal, ale, aux [sigmɔidal, o] adj. ÉTYM. Mil. XXe; de sigmoïde. ❖ ♦ Didact. En forme de sigma. ⇒ Sigmoïde (1.). 0 Le graphique représentant la variation d activité d un tel enzyme en fonction de la concentration d un effecteur (y compris le… … Encyclopédie Universelle
sigmoïdal — sigmoïdal, ale (si gmo i dal, da l ) adj. Synonyme de sigmoïde … Dictionnaire de la Langue Française d'Émile Littré
sigmoidal — adjective see sigmoid … New Collegiate Dictionary
sigmoidal — adjective Characterized by a sigmoid curve or function … Wiktionary
sigmoidal — s förmig; sigmoid … Universal-Lexikon
sigmoïdal — sig|mo|ï|dal Mot Agut Adjectiu invariable … Diccionari Català-Català
sigmoidal — adj. resembling the letter C; resembling the letter S; located near the sigmoid flexure of the large intestine (Medicine) … English contemporary dictionary
sigmoidal — sig·moi·dal … English syllables
sigmoidal — adjective of or relating to the sigmoid flexure in the large intestine • Syn: ↑sigmoid • Pertains to noun: ↑sigmoid flexure, ↑sigmoid flexure (for: ↑sigmoid) … Useful english dictionary
