Cecal (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or like a cecum.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The cecal appendix was thoroughly examined by the medical specialist to determine its cause of inflammation.
- Studying the structure of cecal pouches can provide crucial insights into the digestive systems of various animal species.
- A cecal polyp is a growth in the cecum, the beginning section of the large intestine.
- Experts disagree on whether diverticulitis in the cecal region is attributed to hereditary factors or environmental ones.
- A thorough dissection of the cecal areas helps veterinarians diagnose and understand numerous diseases in livestock.