Intestine, Large
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A segment of the LOWER GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT that includes the CECUM; the COLON; and the RECTUM. |
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GEN: prefer specifics; inflammation: coord IM with GASTROENTERITIS (IM) |
Intestine, Large Categories.
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Cecum - The blind sac or outpouching area of the LARGE INTESTINE that is below the entrance of the SMALL INTESTINE. It has a worm-like extension, the vermiform APPENDIX. |
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Colon - 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. |
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Rectum - The distal segment of the LARGE INTESTINE, between the SIGMOID COLON and the ANUS. |
Intestine, Large Definitions and Terms
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