1 transverse colon | Definition of transverse colon
Logo
Menu
dictionary thesaurus

transverse colon

noun

Definition of transverse colon

: the middle portion of the colon that extends across the abdominal cavity

First Known Use of transverse colon

circa 1860, in the meaning defined above

Keep scrolling for more

Keep scrolling for more

More Definitions for transverse colon

transverse colon

noun

Medical Definition of transverse colon

: the part of the large intestine that extends across the abdominal cavity joining the ascending colon to the descending colon

More from Merriam-Webster on transverse colon

Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about transverse colon

WORD OF THE DAY

See Definitions and Examples

Get Word of the Day daily email!