cecum

cecum definition - medical

ce·cum or cae·cum (sēˈkəm)

noun pl. ce·ca (-kə)
  1. The large blind pouch forming the beginning of the large intestine. Also called blind gut.
  2. A saclike cavity with only one opening.

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