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The terminal part of the large intestine; -- so named because supposed by the old anatomists to be straight. See Illust. under Digestive.

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  1. n. The terminal part of the large intestine; -- so named because supposed by the old anatomists to be straight. See Illust. under Digestive.
  2. n. the terminal section of the alimentary canal; from the sigmoid flexure to the anus
  3. The terminal part of the large intestine; -- so named because supposed by the old anatomists to be straight. See Illust. under Digestive.
  4. The terminal part of the large intestine; -- so named becausesupposed by the old anatomists to be straight. See Illust. underDigestive.
  5. n:100 n. the terminal section of the alimentary canal; from the sigmoid flexure to the anus