colon

• الاسم يدل على علامة ترقيم (:) تُستخدم لتقديم قائمة أو توضيح أو اقتباس، وللتمييز بين أجزاء الجملة. ويُطلق أيضاً في التشريح على جزء من الأمعاء الغليظة.

A noun referring to a punctuation mark (:) used to introduce a list, explanation, or quotation, or to separate clauses in a sentence.

1. B2formalmedical

   The main part of the large intestine, which absorbs water and electrolytes from digested food.

   القولون

   • The doctor examined her colon during the colonoscopy.
   • A healthy diet is important for maintaining a healthy colon.
   • Colon cancer is one of the most common types of cancer.

2. A2formal

   A punctuation mark (:) used to introduce a list, a quotation, an explanation, or an example.

   النقطتان الرأسيتان

   • Use a colon before listing items: apples, bananas, and oranges.
   • The colon is used to introduce a direct quote in formal writing.
   • She wrote: 'I will be there at noon.'