Medical Definition of Haustra of colon
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The sacculations of the colon, caused by the teniae, or longitudinal bands, which are slightly shorter than the gut so that the latter is thrown into tucks or pouches.
Synonym: haustra coli, haustrations of colon, sacculation of colon.
(05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Haustra Of Colon
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