sigmoid

/ˌsɪgˈmɔɪd/
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Definitions of sigmoid
  1. adjective
    curved in two directions (like the letter S)
  2. adjective
    of or relating to the sigmoid flexure in the large intestine
    synonyms: sigmoidal
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