What is another word for large intestine?
Pronunciation: [lˈɑːd͡ʒ ɪntˈɛstɪn] (IPA) 
The large intestine is an important part of the digestive system, responsible for absorbing water and electrolytes, as well as storing and expelling waste. There are several synonyms for the large intestine, including the colon, the large bowel, and the hindgut. While these terms are often used interchangeably, they can refer to different parts of the large intestine. The colon, for example, is the longest part of the large intestine, while the large bowel includes both the colon and the rectum. Other less commonly used synonyms for the large intestine include the cecum, the ascending colon, the transverse colon, and the sigmoid colon.
