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descending colon

 

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Noun descending colon has 1 sense
  1. descending colon - the part of the large intestine that descends from the transverse colon to the sigmoid colon
    --1 is a kind of
    colon
    --1 is a part of large intestine

Definitions from the Web

Descending Colon

Definition: The descending colon is a part of the large intestine that begins at the splenic flexure and extends down to the sigmoid colon.

Example Sentences:

  1. The descending colon is responsible for the final phase of digestion.
  2. During the colonoscopy, the doctor examined the descending colon for any abnormalities.
  3. In some cases of colitis, inflammation may occur in the descending colon.

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