large intestine
noun
: the more terminal division of the vertebrate intestine that is wider and shorter than the small intestine, typically divided into cecum, colon, and rectum, and concerned especially with the resorption of water and the formation of feces
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The disease begins with the formation of benign polyps in the body's large intestine, also known as the colon.
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Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 12 Feb. 2026
According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is a form of cancer that starts in the colon or the rectum, which makes up the large intestine in the digestive system.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 11 Feb. 2026
Improves Digestibility and Gut Health Sweet potatoes contain resistant starch, a form of carbohydrate that acts like fiber, feeding good bacteria in the large intestine.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 20 Jan. 2026
The fiber in your diet supports the growth of beneficial bacteria in your large intestine, keeping your gut in balance.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 Jan. 2026
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Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 12 Feb. 2026
According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is a form of cancer that starts in the colon or the rectum, which makes up the large intestine in the digestive system.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 11 Feb. 2026
Improves Digestibility and Gut Health Sweet potatoes contain resistant starch, a form of carbohydrate that acts like fiber, feeding good bacteria in the large intestine.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 20 Jan. 2026
The fiber in your diet supports the growth of beneficial bacteria in your large intestine, keeping your gut in balance.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 Jan. 2026
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“Large intestine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/large%20intestine. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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