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COLON

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There are 10 entries related to COLON in the AudioEnglish.net dictionary.

1. What does COLON mean?
pronunciation
Definition 1/5 (5 senses as a noun): The part of the large intestine between the cecum and the rectum; it extracts moisture from food residues before they are excreted

2. What does COLON CANCER mean?
pronunciation
It's a malignant tumor of the colon; early symptom is bloody stools

3. What does SIGMOID COLON mean?
definition
The s-shaped curve between the descending colon and the rectum

4. What does SPASTIC COLON mean?
definition
Recurrent abdominal pain and diarrhea (often alternating with periods of constipation); often associated with emotional stress

5. What does ASCENDING COLON mean?
pronunciation
The part of the large intestine that ascends from the cecum to the transverse colon

6. Who is/was CRISTOBAL COLON?
pronunciation
Italian navigator who discovered the New World in the service of Spain while looking for a route to China (1451-1506)

7. What does DESCENDING COLON mean?
pronunciation
The part of the large intestine that descends from the transverse colon to the sigmoid colon

8. What does TRANSVERSE COLON mean?
pronunciation
The part of the large intestine that extends across the abdominal cavity and joins the ascending to the descending colon

9. What does COSTA RICAN COLON mean?
pronunciation
The basic unit of money in Costa Rica; equal to 100 centimos

10. What does EL SALVADORAN COLON mean?
pronunciation
The basic unit of money in El Salvador; equal to 100 centavos


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