Large Intestine (Noun)
Meaning
Beginning with the cecum and ending with the rectum; includes the cecum and the colon and the rectum; extracts moisture from food residues which are later excreted as feces.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The large intestine is a vital part of the digestive system, beginning with the cecum and ending with the rectum.
- The large intestine, which includes the cecum and the colon and the rectum, plays a crucial role in absorbing water and electrolytes from the waste material.
- The main function of the large intestine is to extract moisture from food residues, which are later excreted as feces.
- The large intestine, also known as the colon, is responsible for absorbing water and salts from the waste material, concentrating the waste and forming feces.
- The large intestine, which starts with the cecum and ends with the rectum, is approximately 1.5 meters long and has a diameter of about 7.5 centimeters.