| large intestine |
gastrointestinal tract between the end of the ileum (cecum) and anus. The large intestine can be further subdivided into parts: cecum, colon (ascending, transverse, descending, and sigmoid), and rectum. Functions in the resorption of water, vitamin K metabolism, and the formation of faeces. (More? GIT Notes)
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| large intestine |
The portion of the gastrointestinal tract extending from the ileum of the small intestine to the anus, divides structurally into the cecum, colon, rectum and anal canal.
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| large bowel |
The colon; see bowel.
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| large intestine |
The large intestine is a large muscular tube responsible for resorption of water and electrolytes, the formation and expulsion of feces, and the manufacture of certain vitamins, mainly vitamin K.
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| large intestine |
The part of the intestine that goes from the cecum to the rectum. The large intestine absorbs water from stool and changes it from a liquid to a solid form. The large intestine is 5 feet long and includes the appendix, cecum, colon, and rectum. Also called colon.
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