Colon (KO-lun) at Medical Drugs Glossary

What is Colon (KO-lun)? The longest part of the large intestine, which is a tube-like organ connected to the small intestine at one end and the anus at the other. The colon removes water and some nutrients and electrolytes from partially digested food. The remaining material, so

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