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Sense 1: Colon (Anatomy)

Noun

The colon is a section of the large intestine that plays a crucial role in the final stages of digestion, absorption of water and electrolytes, and elimination of solid waste from the body.

Example sentence: The surgeon removed a segment of the colon affected by a cancerous tumor.

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