Meaning
colon
- the main, longest section of the large intestine
In a sentence
Il medico gli ha diagnosticato la sindrome del colon irritabile.
The doctor diagnosed him with irritable bowel syndrome.
Questo esame serve a verificare la salute del colon.
This test is used to check the health of the colon.
Una dieta ricca di fibre protegge le pareti del colon.
A diet rich in fiber protects the walls of the colon.
Word forms (3)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| colon | masculine · singular |
| colon | masculine · plural |
| colon | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- An invariable anatomical loanword; plural form remains 'colon' (i colon).
- Stress is on the first syllable: /ˈkɔlon/.