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Meaning of epicolic
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epicolic (a.)
Situated upon or over the colon; -- applied to the region of the abdomen adjacent to the colon.
epicolic Sentence Examples
- The epicolic fold is a peritoneal fold that connects the transverse colon to the posterior abdominal wall.
- The epicolic fold contains the epicolic vessels, which supply blood to the transverse colon.
- The epicolic lymph nodes are located along the epicolic vessels and drain lymph from the transverse colon.
- The epicolic recess is a space between the epicolic fold and the transverse colon.
- The epicolic hernia is a protrusion of the transverse colon through the epicolic recess.
- The epicolic epiploic appendices are small, fat-filled structures that are attached to the epicolic fold.
- The epicolic epiploic appendices are thought to play a role in the absorption of nutrients from the colon.
- The epicolic epiploic appendices can become inflamed, leading to a condition called epiploic appendagitis.
- Epiploic appendagitis is usually a benign condition that resolves on its own.
- In rare cases, epiploic appendagitis can lead to complications such as abscess formation or bowel obstruction.
FAQs About the word epicolic
Situated upon or over the colon; -- applied to the region of the abdomen adjacent to the colon.
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The epicolic fold is a peritoneal fold that connects the transverse colon to the posterior abdominal wall.
The epicolic fold contains the epicolic vessels, which supply blood to the transverse colon.
The epicolic lymph nodes are located along the epicolic vessels and drain lymph from the transverse colon.
The epicolic recess is a space between the epicolic fold and the transverse colon.
