HyperDic: sigmoid

English > 2 senses of the word sigmoid:
ADJECTIVEpertsigmoidcurved in two directions (like the letter S)
pertsigmoid, sigmoidalof or relating to the sigmoid flexure in the large intestine
English > sigmoid: 2 senses > adjective 1, pert
Meaningcurved in two directions (like the letter S).
Nounscurvethe trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
English > sigmoid: 2 senses > adjective 2, pert
MeaningOf or relating to the sigmoid flexure in the large intestine.
Synonymsigmoidal
Spanishsigmoidal, sigmoide, sigmoideo
Catalansigmoide
Nounssigmoid flexurethe s-shaped curve between the descending colon and the rectum

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