Large bowel

What does "Large bowel" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

The "large bowel" is another term for the large intestine, a part of the digestive system. It is the last part of the digestive tract that food passes through before it leaves the body. The large bowel is responsible for absorbing water from the remaining indigestible food matter, and then passing useless waste material from the body. It also helps in the production of certain vitamins.

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