Large intestine

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Large_intestine)

The large intestine (or bowel, colon) is the last part of the digestive system in vertebrate animals. Its function is to absorb water from the remaining indigestible food matter, and then to pass useless waste material from the body. (Wikipedia)

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27-Mar-2013

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