A segment of the LOWER GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT that includes the CECUM; the COLON; and the RECTUM.

Synonyms: Large Intestine, Intestine, Large

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INTESTINAL MICROORGANISMS was heading 1963-67 ,search INTESTINAL MICROORGANISMS under INTESTINES 1966-67 ,general or unspecified; prefer specifics; inflammation: coordinate with GASTROENTERITIS

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D007420

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