cecum Definition
ce·cum (sē′kəm)
noun pl. -·ca-kə
- the pouch that is the beginning of the large intestine
- Zool. a pouchlike extension from an organ or duct
Etymology: ModL < L caecum < intestinum caecum, blind intestine < caecus, blind < IE base *kai-ka, one-eyed, squinting > OIr caech, one-eyed, blind, Goth haihs, one-eyed
cecum Related Forms
ce′·cal adjective
Browse dictionary entries near cecum
- ‹ Cecrops
- ‹ cecropia moth
- ‹ Cecily
- ‹ Cecilia
- ‹ Cecile
- ‹ Cecil
- ‹ Čechy
- ‹ Cebu
- ‹ ceaseless
- ‹ cease-fire
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