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distal colon

(DIS-tul KOH-lun)
The last part of the colon. The distal colon includes the descending colon (the left side of the colon) and the sigmoid colon (the S-shaped section of the colon that connects to the rectum).
Distal colon; drawing shows parts of the distal colon, including the descending colon and sigmoid colon.Enlarge this image in new window
The distal colon includes the descending colon and the sigmoid colon.
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