paracolon

/ˌpærəˈkɒlɒn/

Definitions

1. noun

A structure or area adjacent to a main colon, especially in anatomy, such as the paracolon region in the peritoneal cavity.

“The surgeon examined the paracolon area to assess potential complications during the surgery.”

Synonyms

  • adjacent structure
  • paracolonic area

Antonyms

  • central core
  • distant structure