colon (n)

n05535869

type n
lex_filenum 08
def the part of the large intestine between the cecum and the rectum
def it extracts moisture from food residues before they are excreted
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Hypernym large intestine
Derivationally related form colon → colonic
Part meronym sigmoid vein, vena sigmoideus
Hyponym megacolon; transverse colon; ascending colon; descending colon; sigmoid colon, sigmoid flexure
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Derivationally related form colonic → colon
Pertainym (pertains to noun) colonic → colon; colorectal → colon
Part holonym sigmoid vein, vena sigmoideus
Hyponym large intestine
Hypernym megacolon; transverse colon; ascending colon; descending colon; sigmoid colon, sigmoid flexure

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