main menu   -   articles   -   prostate   -   stories   -   sexuality   -   resources   -   glossary   -   search     From Phoenix5's Prostate Cancer Glossary colon Synonyms: large intestine Definition: (KO-lun) The long, tube-like organ that is connected to the small intestine and rectum. The colon removes water and some nutrients from digested food. The remaining material, solid waste called stool, moves through the colon to the rectum and leaves the body through the anus. See illustration. make another selection #s   A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  WXYZ main menu   -   articles   -   prostate   -   stories   -   sexuality   -   resources   -   glossary   -   search The Glossary Booklet   -   The Personal Edition Definitions are provided for education only and are not medical advice. Created exclusively for Phoenix5. © 2002 Phoenix5.