transverse colon

American  

[koh-luhn] / ˈkoʊ lən /

noun

Anatomy.

1. the middle portion of the colon, lying across the upper abdominal cavity between the ascending colon on the right and the descending colon on the left.

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transverse colon British  

noun

1. anatomy the part of the large intestine passing transversely in front of the liver and stomach

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Etymology

Origin of transverse colon

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

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transverse colon

The next day, a surgical team removed 25 lymph nodes and part of her transverse colon.

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2023

The surgeon removed the right side of his colon and part of his transverse colon.

From Washington Times ● Sep. 9, 2016

The large intestine includes the transverse colon and ascending colon.

From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2015

These strong waves start midway through the transverse colon and quickly force the contents toward the rectum.

From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013

One of them may occupy the cecum, another the transverse colon, and possibly a third the sigmoid flexure.

From Intestinal Ills Chronic Constipation, Indigestion, Autogenetic Poisons, Diarrhea, Piles, Etc. Also Auto-Infection, Auto-Intoxication, Anemia, Emaciation, Etc. Due to Proctitis and Colitis by Jamison, Alcinous B. (Alcinous Burton)