transverse colon

[ koh-luhn ]

noun

, Anatomy.

1. the middle portion of the colon, lying across the upper abdominal cavity between the ascending colon on the right and the descending colon on the left.

transverse colon

noun

1. anatomy the part of the large intestine passing transversely in front of the liver and stomach

Word History and Origins

Origin of transverse colon¹

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

The next day, a surgical team removed 25 lymph nodes and part of her transverse colon.

From BBC

He pointed out anatomical landmarks—the liver, the transverse colon—and described how he was using each instrument.

From The New Yorker

The surgeon removed the right side of his colon and part of his transverse colon.

From Washington Times

Sometimes a triangular impression called the basal surface is formed at the lower part of the visceral surface by the left end of the transverse colon, though at other times no such impression is seen.

From Project Gutenberg

Ptoses of other abdominal organs are described; the liver, transverse colon, spleen and kidneys may be involved.

From Project Gutenberg