also: おおわた
large intestine; colon
Anatomical term for the large intestine, including the colon. Used in medical and everyday contexts.
I decided to have my large intestine examined.
The large intestine functions to absorb water.
The exam revealed that a polyp had formed in his large intestine.
My colon has been feeling off lately, so I went to the hospital.
They surgically removed part of his large intestine in the operation.
colonoscopy
irritable bowel syndrome; IBS
Obsolete kana reading; not used in modern Japanese.