pneumocolon

pneu·mo·co·lon

(nū'mō-kō'lŏn),
Gas in the colon or interstitial gas in the wall of the colon.
[G. pneuma, air, + kolon, colon]
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pneumocolon

(nū″mō-kō′lŏn) [″ + kolon, colon]
Air in the colon. This may be introduced as an aid in radiological diagnosis.
Medical Dictionary, © 2009 Farlex and Partners

pneu·mo·co·lon

(nū'mō-kō'lŏn)
Gas in colon or interstitial gas in colon wall.
[G. pneuma, air, + kolon, colon]
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