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Cecum Definition & Meaning

cecum
noun
  1. the cavity in which the large intestine begins and into which the ileum opens; "the appendix is an offshoot of the cecum"

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  • "filling defects in the cecum"
    AOL — AOL
  • "internment cecum"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does cecum mean?
the cavity in which the large intestine begins and into which the ileum opens; "the appendix is an offshoot of the cecum"
What part of speech is cecum?
Cecum is a noun.

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