| transverse colon | |
| —n | |
| anatomy the part of the large intestine passing transversely in front of the liver and stomach | |
| a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare. |
| a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal. |
transverse colon n.
The part of the colon that lies across the upper part of the abdominal cavity.