large intestine

large in·tes·tine

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Definitions of large intestine words

noun large intestine intestine (def 3). 1
noun large intestine lower part of the gut 1
noun large intestine the part of the alimentary canal consisting of the caecum, colon, and rectum. It extracts moisture from food residues, which are later excreted as faeces 0
noun large intestine the relatively large section of the intestines of vertebrates, between the small intestine and the anus, including the cecum, colon, and rectum 0
noun large intestine (anatomy) The second to last part of the digestive system, comprising the cecum and colon. 0

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

First recorded in 1855-60

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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