Caecum (Noun)
Meaning
The cavity in which the large intestine begins and into which the ileum opens; "the appendix is an offshoot of the cecum".
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The caecum is a pouch-like structure that receives the contents of the ileum and is the beginning of the large intestine.
- The appendix is attached to the caecum and is thought to be a vestigial organ with little to no function.
- During the surgical procedure, the doctor carefully examined the caecum for any signs of disease or damage.
- The caecum is a common site for the formation of diverticula, which can cause symptoms such as abdominal pain and bleeding.
- The boundaries of the caecum are formed by the ileocaecal junction, the appendix, and the ascending colon.