megacolon

noun

mega·​co·​lon ˈmeg-ə-ˌkō-lən How to pronounce megacolon (audio)
: extreme dilation of the colon that may be congenital or acquired see hirschsprung's disease

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“Megacolon.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/megacolon. Accessed 10 Oct. 2024.

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