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DictionarycolonPart of the large intestine
noun

colon

The part of the large intestine between the cecum and rectum.

The diagram marks the colon between the cecum and rectum.

Etymology
colonGreeklarge intestine

Greek kōlon named the large intestine. The anatomical word retains that bodily reference, identifying the major intestinal section leading from the cecum toward the rectum.

More examples

  • The colon absorbs water from its contents.
  • The textbook describes the colon's sections.
  • The scan showed part of the colon.

Forms

colon · colons