adjective
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
■ NOUN
colon
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This patient had a previous left hemi-colectomy with a transverse colon rectal anastomosis for a colonic stricture.
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Specimens taken at various levels in the colon showed a microscopic colitis that was maximal in the transverse colon.
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The abdomen was distended and the outline of the transverse colon clearly visible.
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At colectomy two Dukes's A cancers were found; one in the sigmoid and one in the transverse colon .
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We chose to place the manometric catheter into the transverse colon .
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Similarly, the transverse colon was recognised by its characteristic triangular folds and the sigmoid colon by its circular folds.
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Shortly after admission abdominal distension and tenderness over the transverse colon was noted.
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A plain supine abdominal radiograph showed gaseous dilatation of the transverse colon and small bowel.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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As a result, it will be suitable for both longitudinal or transverse settings, and can sit low in a chassis.
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Noted for his prolific output, the composer significantly extended the repertory for the transverse flute.
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One of these is the transverse mode structure.
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The flexible rod in its back which runs the entire length of its body carries transverse bands of muscles.
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The trouble was the transverse corridor just outside the room.
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There were transverse seats for two in each corner, reducing the seating by four.