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Definition:
The part of the colon where stool is stored. Located on the left side of the abdomen between the transverse colon and the sigmoid colon.
Related Terms
• Abdomen
• Colon
• Sigmoid Colon
• Stool
Large Intestine
A graphic of the large intestine detailing the location of the descending colon.
Descending Colon (dee-SEND-ing KOH-lun)
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