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1. A line diagram of the upper and lower colon and rectum

Line drawing showing colon, rectum, stomach, cecum, appendix, small intestine and anus

2. An endoscope is a lighted tool that a surgeon uses to explore the colon.

Physician with Endoscope

3. A polyp is an outgrowth from the colon, that if left untreated, could develop into cancer.
(courtesy of Viatronix)

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