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deinonychus commented on the word toxic megacolon
"Toxic megacolon (megacolon toxicum) is an acute form of colonic distension. It is characterized by a very dilated colon (megacolon), accompanied by abdominal distension (bloating), and sometimes fever, abdominal pain, or shock." (Wikipedia)
November 28, 2011
hernesheir commented on the word toxic megacolon
Better than a toxic supercolon.
November 28, 2011
deinonychus commented on the word toxic megacolon
I imagine Toxic Megacolon as some sort of superhero (or villain? probably better that way), so then I guess that Toxic Supercolon would fit very well in the same universe...
November 28, 2011