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Definition of Megacolon
1. Noun. An abnormal enlargement of the colon; can be congenital (as in Hirschsprung's disease) or acquired (as when children refuse to defecate).
Generic synonyms: Colon
Definition of Megacolon
1. Noun. Abnormal dilatation of the colon, not caused by mechanical obstruction. ¹
2. Noun. A colon thus enlarged. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Megacolon
1. An abnormally large or dilated colon, the condition may be congenital or acquired, acute or chronic. This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)
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