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

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