colon
US /ˈkoʊ.lən/
UK /ˈkoʊ.lən/
1.
a punctuation mark (:) used to precede a list of items, a quotation, or an expansion or explanation.
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The recipe requires the following ingredients: flour, sugar, and eggs.
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He quoted a famous line from the play: "To be or not to be."
2.
the main part of the large intestine, extending from the cecum to the rectum.
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The doctor examined the patient's colon for any abnormalities.
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A healthy diet is important for maintaining a healthy colon.