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Definitions:
Noun
large intestine
Definition: beginning with the cecum and ending with the rectum; includes the cecum and the colon and the rectum; extracts moisture from food residues which are later excreted as feces
Definition: The second to last part of the digestive system, comprising the cecum, colon and rectum.