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Atonic Colon Digestive Disease Related Definition

Definition: (ay-TAW-nik KOH-lun) Lack of normal muscle tone or strength in the colon. This is caused by the overuse of laxatives or by Hirschsprung's disease. It may result in chronic constipation. Also called lazy colon. See Hirschsprung's Disease.

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