transverse colon

American

[koh-luhn] / ˈkoʊ lən /

noun

Anatomy.

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.

transverse colon British

noun

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

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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

When the accumulations are large, the increased weight of the colon tends to displace it; and if in the transverse colon, that portion may be depressed, even into the pelvis.

From The Royal Road to Health by Tyrrell, Charles Alfred

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