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clon
1. A group of genetically identical cells or organisms derived from a single cell or individual by some kind of asexual reproduction; synonym, clone.
This entry is located in the following unit: clon-, clono-, -cloner, -clonal, -clonally (page 1)
(Greek: twig; later, in modern usage: repetition, carbon copy, same)
(Greek > Medical Latin: muscle spasm; to move violently; turmoil)
Word Entries containing the term: “clon
sigmoid colon, clon sigmoideum
1. The S-shaped part of the colon which lies in the pelvis, extending from the pelvic brim to the third segment of the sacrum, and is continuous above with the descending (or iliac) colon and below with the rectum.
2. The part of the colon that turns medially at the left iliac crest, between the descending colon and the rectum; shaped like the letter "S".
This entry is located in the following units: sigma; Σ, σ, ς + (page 1) sigmoido-, sigmo- + (page 1)