大腸
also: おおわた
Meanings
1
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.
Usage patterns
- 大腸に〈物〉ができるfor something (e.g. a polyp or tumor) to form in the large intestine
The exam revealed that a polyp had formed in his large intestine.
- 大腸の調子が悪いto have an upset large intestine/colon
My colon has been feeling off lately, so I went to the hospital.
- 大腸を切除するto surgically remove (part of) the large intestine
They surgically removed part of his large intestine in the operation.