æntɪˈkɒlɪk

Definitions

1. adjective

Related to or occurring before the colon (in the human body, especially the colon, referring to the part of the intestine before the colon)

“The antecolic anastomosis is a surgical procedure used to treat certain gastrointestinal conditions.”

2. noun

A part of the intestine that occurs before the colon.

“The antecolic portion of the intestine was affected by the disease.”