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Sigmoid meaning

  1. Semi-circular, like the uncial or lunate sigma (similar to English C).
  2. Curved in two directions, like the letter "S", or the Greek ς (sigma); having a serpentine shape.

Synonyms of Sigmoid

line sigmoidal colon

Related words

Other words often associated with Sigmoid or its synonyms:

port shape position city text formation aspinwall punctuation reasoning form argumentation metropolis

Using Sigmoid

  • The main meaning on this page is: Semi-circular, like the uncial or lunate sigma (similar to English C). | Curved in two directions, like the letter "S", or the Greek ς (sigma); having a serpentine shape. | Curved in two directions, like the letter "S", or the Greek ς (sigma); having a serpentine shape.
  • Useful related words include: line, sigmoidal, colon.
  • In the example corpus, sigmoid often appears in combinations such as: sigmoid colon, the sigmoid.

Context around Sigmoid

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 21.5 words
  • Position in the sentence: 3 start, 2 middle, 1 end
  • Sentence types: 5 statements, 1 questions, 0 exclamations

Often before:

ray 1×

Often after:

colon 6×

Sentence patterns with Sigmoid

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

because the sigmoid colon overlaps 1× colon the sigmoid colon is 1× examine the sigmoid colon 1× of the sigmoid colon are 1× sigmoid colon the 1× where is sigmoid colon pain 1× x ray sigmoid an s 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

pain in the 1× sigmoid colon the 1× sigmoidoscopy is a 1× the soft x 1× the walls of 1× where is sigmoid 1×

Common sentence endings:

and cme production 1× before the rectum 1× colon pain felt 1× into the rectum 1× the sigmoid colon 1× these two structures 1×

Words around Sigmoid

Just before it in the word index:

sigmatic 2 sigmaringen 6 sigmar 3 sigman 6 sigma 265 sigley 3

Just after it in the word index:

sigmon 8 sigmund 65 sigmundsson 2 sign 10.875 signa 11 signac 6

Similar in corpus frequency:

aaas 8 aacc 8 aacs 8 aafes 8 aankh 8 abasi 8

Corpus analysis for Sigmoid

  • In this selection, "sigmoid" usually appears near the start of the sentence. The average example has 21.5 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, ray and colon stand out and add context to how "sigmoid" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include because the sigmoid colon overlaps and colon the sigmoid colon is. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "sigmoid" sits close to words such as aaas, aacc and aacs, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with sigmoid

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

Where is sigmoid colon pain felt? (6 words)

Sigmoidoscopy is a common diagnostic technique used to examine the sigmoid colon. (12 words)

Sigmoid colon The sigmoid colon is the part of the large intestine after the descending colon and before the rectum. (20 words)

Longer example sentences

Pain in the lower left quadrant can sometimes be confused with diverticulitis because the sigmoid colon overlaps the ureter and the exact location of the pain may be difficult to isolate due to the close proximity of these two structures. (40 words)

The soft X-ray sigmoid (an S-shaped intensity of soft X-rays) is an observational manifestation of the connection between coronal structure and CME production. (26 words)

The walls of the sigmoid colon are muscular, and contract to increase the pressure inside the colon, causing the stool to move into the rectum. (25 words)

Question examples

Where is sigmoid colon pain felt? (6 words)

Example sentences (6)

Sigmoid colon The sigmoid colon is the part of the large intestine after the descending colon and before the rectum.

Where is sigmoid colon pain felt?

Pain in the lower left quadrant can sometimes be confused with diverticulitis because the sigmoid colon overlaps the ureter and the exact location of the pain may be difficult to isolate due to the close proximity of these two structures.

Sigmoidoscopy is a common diagnostic technique used to examine the sigmoid colon.

The soft X-ray sigmoid (an S-shaped intensity of soft X-rays) is an observational manifestation of the connection between coronal structure and CME production.

The walls of the sigmoid colon are muscular, and contract to increase the pressure inside the colon, causing the stool to move into the rectum.

Common combinations with sigmoid

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "sigmoid" in a sentence?
An example: "Sigmoid colon The sigmoid colon is the part of the large intestine after the descending colon and before the rectum." This page contains 6 example sentences with the word "sigmoid" from authentic English texts.
What does "sigmoid" mean?
Sigmoid means: Semi-circular, like the uncial or lunate sigma (similar to English C).
What are synonyms of "sigmoid"?
Common synonyms of "sigmoid" include: line, sigmoidal, colon.
How many example sentences with "sigmoid" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains 6 example sentences with "sigmoid", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.