Large intestine

Definition of Large intestine

(Human Anat. & Med.) the lower portion of the bowel, terminating at the anus. It is adapted for the retention of fecal matter, being shorter, broader, and less convoluted than the small intestine; it consists of three parts, the cæcum, colon, and rectum.

See also: Intestine

Related Words

alimentary canal, alimentary tract, ascending colon, blind gut, bowel, caecum, cecum, colon, descending colon, digestive tract, digestive tube, gastrointestinal tract, GI tract, gut, intestine, rectum, sigmoid colon, sigmoid flexure, transverse colon
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