mesocolon

• Nom masculin désignant le mésentère qui rattache le côlon (notamment le côlon transverse et sigmoïde) à la paroi abdominale postérieure, assurant son soutien et contenant des vaisseaux sanguins et des nerfs.

A noun referring to the mesentery that attaches the lower colon to the dorsal abdominal wall, providing support and containing blood vessels and nerves.

1. Mesentery of the colonC2formalmedical

   A fold of peritoneum that attaches the colon to the posterior abdominal wall, providing support and containing blood vessels, nerves, and lymphatics.

   Mésocôlon

   • The surgeon carefully dissected the mesocolon during the procedure.
   • Inflammation of the mesocolon can cause abdominal pain.
   • The transverse mesocolon connects the transverse colon to the posterior abdominal wall.