colon
colon
main part of the large intestine
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colon with Russian translation
colon usage examples
Толстая кишка может воспалиться после инфекции.
The colon can become inflamed after an infection.
Врачи проверили его толстую кишку во время обследования.
Doctors checked his colon during the scan.
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colon belongs to the topic "Internal Organs". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
colon synonyms
What's the difference between colon / large intestine / bowel / caecum / appendix / rectum
the full organ that includes the colon and rectum; broader than colon
Inflammation of the large intestine can cause abdominal pain.
a general, less precise word for the intestines; can mean bowels broadly
She has a bowel problem that needs treatment.
the pouch at the beginning of the large intestine, before the colon
The appendix is attached to the caecum.
The appendix can become inflamed and cause severe pain.
Waste passes from the colon into the rectum.
the S-shaped lower part of the colon before the rectum
Diverticulitis often affects the sigmoid colon.
the upward section of the colon on the right side of the abdomen
Pain in the ascending colon can be difficult to localize.
the horizontal section of the colon across the upper abdomen
The transverse colon lies across the abdomen.
the downward section of the colon on the left side of the abdomen
The descending colon stores waste before it moves on.
an unspecified part of the colon; not a standard everyday term
The scan showed a problem in one colon segment.
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How to pronounce colon and what this word means
colon means colon. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce colon
/ˈkəʊlən/
colon translation
colon
colon examples
The colon can become inflamed after an infection.
colon transcription
/ˈkəʊlən/, /ˈkoʊlən/
Questions about this word
colon meaning: what does it mean?
main part of the large intestine
colon pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
colon is pronounced as /ˈkəʊlən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
colon definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The colon can become inflamed after an infection. Translation: Толстая кишка может воспалиться после инфекции.
Is colon part of Internal Organs vocabulary?
Yes, colon can be learned in the Internal Organs topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is colon part of Body vocabulary?
Yes, colon can be learned in the Body topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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