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Intestine, Large

Medical Definition:	A segment of the LOWER GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT that includes the CECUM; the COLON; and the RECTUM.
Guide Notes:	GEN: prefer specifics; inflammation: coord IM with GASTROENTERITIS (IM)

Intestine, Large Categories.

	Cecum - The blind sac or outpouching area of the LARGE INTESTINE that is below the entrance of the SMALL INTESTINE. It has a worm-like extension, the vermiform APPENDIX.
	Colon - The segment of LARGE INTESTINE between the CECUM and the RECTUM. It includes the ASCENDING COLON; the TRANSVERSE COLON; the DESCENDING COLON; and the SIGMOID COLON.
	Rectum - The distal segment of the LARGE INTESTINE, between the SIGMOID COLON and the ANUS.

Intestine, Large Medical Definitions and Terms

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