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What medical term is the widest division of the large intestine?
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What is the widest part of the large intestin?
It is 3 inches wide and it is around 5 feet long.
What is The third major division of the large intestine?
sigmond colon
What is the first portion of the large intestine called?
The s-shaped portion of the large intestine is called the sigmoid colon. Sigmoid comprises two parts: sigma(the Greek letter S) and the suffix -oid (which means like or similar to). Thus, sigmoid means similar to an S.
What medical term is S-shaped structure of the large intestine?
Sigmoid colon.
What does GI stand for medically?
In medical terms, GI stands for gastrointestinal. It generally pertains to the stomach, the large intestine and the small intestine.
What is the medical terminology Combining form meaning first part of the large intestine?
the ascending colon makes up he first part of the large intestine along with the cecum.Cec/o
What intestine absorbs water into bloodstream?
Colon and Large Intestine =)
Is the large intestine the largest organ in the digestive tract?
No, the largest organ in the digestive tract is small intestine but the largest intestine is called large intestine because its diameter is greater than small intestine while the widest part of digestive tract is stomach.
What is the medical term meaning inflammation of the third part of the small intestine?
ileumitisdiverticulitisIleitis. This refers to the inflammation of the third part of the small intestine (the ileum). Inflammation of the large intestine is called colitis.
Why does large intestine is large?
The large intestine has that name because its diameter is larger than that of the small intestine. The small intestine is actually longer than the large intestine.
Why is the large intestine called the large intestine when it is shorter than the small intestine?
The diameter of the large intestine is greater than that of the small intestine.
What is the medical term meaning chronic inflammation of the intestinal tract?
The medical term for chronic inflammation of the intestinal tract is "inflammatory bowel disease" (IBD). This condition includes two main types: Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, which are characterized by inflammation and damage in different parts of the digestive tract. Management of IBD involves medications, lifestyle changes, and sometimes surgery.
