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pseudomegacolon

noun pseu·do·mega·co·lon \ -ˈmeg-ə-ˌkō-lən \

medical Definition of pseudomegacolon

: abnormal dilatation of the colon occurring in adults
  • pseudomegacolon resulting from chronic constipation

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