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Colon
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Definition
: The segment of LARGE INTESTINE between the CECUM and the RECTUM. It includes the ASCENDING COLON; the TRANSVERSE COLON; the DESCENDING COLON; and the SIGMOID COLON.
X ref TAENIA COLI: do not confuse with Taenia, a genus of tapeworm; inflammation
See Also
Colectomy
;
Colonoscopy
;
Colostomy
Examples
Colon, Ascending
;
Colon, Descending
;
Colon, Sigmoid
;
Colon, Transverse
Other names
Taenia Coli; Appendix Epiploica; Appendix, Omental; Appendices, Omental; Omental Appendix; Omental Appendices
Substance
CAS Registry & name
Categories
Source
Megacystis microcolon intestinal hypoperistalsis syndrome
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*Abnormalities, Multiple
*Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction
Urinary Bladder/abnormalities
Colon/abnormalities.