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the colon is also known as the large intestine
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What nationality is the surname Colon?
The surname Colon is Spanish. Christopher Columbus was called Colon in Spanish.
would going to the bathroom often be a sign og colon cancer ?
would going to the bathroom often be a sign of colon cancer
What is another name for the large intestines?
The large intestine is often referred to as the colon.
What is irritable colon?
Irritable colon-- An intestinal disorder often accompanied by abdominal pain and diarrhea.
The large intestine is also known as the?
The large intestines is also known as the colon. The colon is divided into four sections called the ascending colon, the transverse colon, the descending colon, and the sigmoid colon.
What is the common name for the colon?
The word Colon is often used instead of the term Bowel or Large Intestine.
Are there another word for large intestines?
Colon is another word for the large intestine
What are the fatty extensions of the colon's outer wall called?
The exterior aspect of the colon wall has fatty attachments called epiploic appendages.
Another term for the large intestine is?
The term colon is sometimes used to refer to the entire ''large intestine.''
What is the fiber in the intestine called?
colon
What do you called the colon doctor?
A gastroenterologist.
What is believed to promote the formation of diverticula?
Diverticula, which are little "weak spots" in the walls of the colon that often form little pouches, are often caused by a diet low in fiber. The lack of fiber means that the colon has to work harder to move contents along. This can often result in a weaker colon as a person ages, and thus diverticula can be formed in the walls of the sigmoid colon.
