der Kolondurchzug
Translation
colonic transit, colon transit
Examples
Der Arzt misst den Kolondurchzug.
The doctor measures the colonic transit.
Ein schneller Kolondurchzug kann ein Symptom sein.
A rapid colonic transit can be a symptom.
Grammar Patterns
to measure ((sth.)) to measure the colonic transit The doctor measures the colonic transit.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Dickdarmpassage (intestinal passage); Antonyms: Kolonstillstand (colonic stasis), Verstopfung (constipation)
Etymology
Compound of 'Kolon' (colon) and 'Durchzug' (passage, transit), from 'durch' (through) + 'ziehen' (to pull, move).
Memory Tips
Visualize a 'Zug' (train) going 'durch' (through) the 'Kolon' (colon). It literally means 'colon-through-pull'.