Large intestine
Large intestine noun - Beginning with the cecum and ending with the rectum; includes the cecum and the colon and the rectum; extracts moisture from food residues which are later excreted as feces.
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Synonyms for Large intestine
Large bowel and large intestine are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Large bowel" instead a noun phrase "Large intestine".
Large bowel
Large intestine and large bowel are semantically related. You can use "Large intestine" instead a noun "Large bowel".
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