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LARGE BOWEL [1 record]

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Record 1 2018-04-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Digestive Tract
DEF

The distal portion of the intestine, about five feet long, extending from its junction with the small intestine to the anus; it comprises the cecum, colon, rectum, and anal canal.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareil digestif
DEF

Dernière partie du tube digestif qui, s'étendant depuis la valvule iléo-colique jusqu'à l'anus, se subdivise en cæcum, côlon et rectum.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Aparato digestivo
DEF

Porción de intestino entre el ciego y el ano; comprende el ciego, el colon y el recto, que en conjunto miden 1.6 m.

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