| umls-concept:C0009373 | skos:definition | MSH: Pathological processes in the COLON region of the large intestine (INTESTINE, LARGE).,CSP: condition in which there is a deviation from or interruption of the normal structure or function of the colon.,MEDLINEPLUS: <p>Your colon, also known as the large intestine, is part of your digestive system. It's a long, hollow tube at the end of your digestive tract where your body makes and stores stool. Many disorders affect the colon's ability to work properly. Some of these include</p><ul><li><a href='http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/colorectalcancer.html'>Colorectal cancer</a> </li><li> <a href='http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/colonicpolyps.html'>Colonic polyps</a> - extra tissue growing in the colon that can become cancerous</li><li> <a href='http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ulcerativecolitis.html'>Ulcerative colitis</a> - ulcers of the colon and rectum</li><li> <a href='http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/diverticulosisanddiverticulitis.html'>Diverticulitis</a> - inflammation or infection of pouches i | lld:umls |
