colon
nounmasculinetécnico/kuˈlɔ̃/medium
co·lon
Definition
The part of the large intestine extending from the cecum to the rectum.
A healthy diet is crucial for colon health.
He underwent surgery to remove a tumor from his colon.
Common collocations
colon cancercolonoscopyascending colontransverse colon
Etymology
Do latim 'colon', por sua vez do grego 'kólon' (membro, parte do intestino).