megacolon
nounEtymology From mega- + colon.
1
Abnormal dilatation of the colon, not caused by mechanical obstruction.
2
A colon thus enlarged.
- Derived terms
- toxic megacolon
noun — 2 senses
Etymology From mega- + colon.
Abnormal dilatation of the colon, not caused by mechanical obstruction.
A colon thus enlarged.
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