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Etymology
1. megacolon
noun. an abnormal enlargement of the colon; can be congenital (as in Hirschsprung's disease) or acquired (as when children refuse to defecate).
Etymology
- colon (English)
- colon (Latin)
- mega- (English)
- μέγας (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
Sentences with megacolon
1. Noun, singular or mass
Lactulose can be administered on a short-term basis as treatment for feline constipation, or it can be administered on a long-term basis as a preventative measure for cats that develop megacolon as a result of being constipated.
2. Verb, base form
Constipation can lead to megacolon, where the colon enlarges and is no longer able to contract as needed.
