Megacolon definitions

Megacolon

1) Colon
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Megacolon

Megacolon is an abnormal dilation of the colon (a part of the large intestine). The dilation is often accompanied by a paralysis of the peristaltic movements of the bowel. In more extreme cases, the feces consolidate into hard masses inside the colon, called fecalomas (literally, fecal tumor), which can require surgery to be removed. A human colon...
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megacolon

an abnormally large or dilated colon; the condition may be congenital or acquired, acute or chronic.
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megacolon

massive enlargement and dilation of the large intestine (colon). The two main types of the syndrome are congenital megacolon, or Hirschsprung ...
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megacolon

An abnormally large or dilated colon, the condition may be congenital or acquired, acute or chronic. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
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megacolon

(meg″ә-ko´lәn) dilatation and hypertrophy of the colon. acquired megacolon any type associated with chronic constipation but normal innervation of intestinal ganglion cells. acute megacolon toxic megacolon. aganglionic megac...
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Megacolon

Flabby, distended colon caused by chronic Chagas' disease.
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megacolon

Type: Term Pronunciation: meg′ă-kō′lon Definitions: 1. A condition of extreme dilation of the colon. Synonyms: giant colon
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Megacolon

Megacolon: An abnormally enlarged colon.
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megacolon

[n] - an abnormal enlargement of the colon
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Megacolon

a severely swollen large intestine, causing severe constipation and abdominal bloating; may be present at birth or develops later
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megacolon

noun an abnormal enlargement of the colon; can be congenital (as in Hirschsprung`s disease) or acquired (as when children refuse to defecate)
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Megacolon

Severe constipation resulting in the colon getting huge and swollen.
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