Meaning of the word "transverse colon" in English
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transverse colon
US /trænzˈvɜːrs ˈkoʊlɑːn/
UK /trænzˈvɜːrs ˈkoʊlɑːn/
Noun
1.
the part of the large intestine that extends across the abdominal cavity from the ascending colon to the descending colon
Example:
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The transverse colon is located just below the stomach.
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Inflammation of the transverse colon can cause abdominal pain.
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