Colon
Translation of "colon" into Russian
colon
NounUK
/ˈkəʊlən/
US
/ˈkoʊlən/
colon
colons pl
The colon is used to introduce a list.
Двоеточие используется для введения списка.
ободочная кишка
The doctor examined the patient's colon for any signs of disease.
Врач осмотрел ободочную кишку пациента на наличие признаков заболевания.
Definitions
colon
NounUK
/ˈkəʊlən/
US
/ˈkoʊlən/
The part of the large intestine extending from the cecum to the rectum.
The doctor explained that the colon is responsible for absorbing water and salts from food residues.
A punctuation mark (:) used to precede a list of items, a quotation, or an expansion or explanation.
In the sentence, 'She had three pets: a cat, a dog, and a rabbit,' the colon introduces the list of pets.
In classical rhetoric, a rhythmical or syntactic unit of a sentence that is shorter than a period and may consist of one or more clauses.
Ancient rhetoricians divided a well-crafted sentence into cola to analyze its cadence.
(Historical, chiefly French colonialism) A European settler in a French colony, especially in North Africa.
During the Algerian War, many colons opposed the movement for independence.
colon
AdjectiveUK
/ˈkəʊlən/
US
/ˈkoʊlən/
Relating to the colon of the intestine.
The patient underwent surgery to remove colon polyps.
Idioms and phrases
large intestine colon
The large intestine colon plays a significant role in digestion.
толстая кишка
Толстая кишка играет важную роль в пищеварении.
colon health
Regular screenings are essential for maintaining colon health.
здоровье толстой кишки
Регулярные обследования необходимы для поддержания здоровья толстой кишки.
colon cleansing
Many people consider colon cleansing to improve their digestive health.
очистка толстой кишки
Многие люди рассматривают очистку толстой кишки для улучшения пищеварительного здоровья.
colon resection
Colon resection is a surgical treatment for colon cancer.
резекция толстой кишки
Резекция толстой кишки является хирургическим лечением рака толстой кишки.