Removal of the Large Intestine Is Called ____________________

question 50

Short Answer

Removal of the large intestine is called ____________________.

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Definitions:

Flatworm

A type of simple, soft-bodied invertebrate animal that is a member of the phylum Platyhelminthes, which includes planarians, flukes, and tapeworms.

Tapeworm

A parasitic flatworm that lives in the digestive tract of vertebrates as adults, often causing health issues such as weight loss or nutrient deficiencies.

Hookworm

A parasitic nematode that lives in the small intestine of its host, which can be humans, and causes anemia and malnutrition through blood loss.

Trichinosis

Infection caused by the roundworm Trichinella spiralis.