cecum
or cae·cum
a cul-de-sac, especially that in which the large intestine begins.
Origin of cecum
1Other words from cecum
- cecal, adjective
- ce·cal·ly, adverb
- sub·ce·cal, adjective
Words Nearby cecum
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How to use cecum in a sentence
It lives in the large intestine, especially the cecum, with its slender extremity embedded in the mucous membrane.
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis | James Campbell ToddOne of them may occupy the cecum, another the transverse colon, and possibly a third the sigmoid flexure.
Intestinal Ills | Alcinous Burton JamisonThese two occur in the small intestine; a form intermediate in size may also be found in the cecum and colon.
Special Report on Diseases of the Horse | United States Department of AgricultureThe latter is somewhat smaller and is found in the cecum and large intestine.
Special Report on Diseases of Cattle | U.S. Department of Agriculture
British Dictionary definitions for cecum
/ (ˈsiːkəm) /
Derived forms of cecum
- cecal, adjective
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Scientific definitions for cecum
[ sē′kəm ]
A large pouch forming the beginning of the large intestine. The appendix and the ileum of the small intestine both connect to the cecum.
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