ce·cum

also cae·cum (sē′kəm)

n. pl. ce·ca also cae·ca (-kə)

1. Anatomy The large pouch at the beginning of the large intestine, located in the lower right-hand side of the abdomen. Also called blind gut.

2. A sac or bodily cavity with only one opening.

[Middle English, from Latin (intestīnum) caecum, blind (intestine), neuter of caecus, blind.]

ce′cal adj.

ce′cal·ly adv.

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cecum

(ˈsiːkəm)

n, pl -ca (-kə)

(Anatomy) US a variant spelling of caecum

ˈcecal adj

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ce•cum

or cae•cum

(ˈsi kəm)

n., pl. -ca (-kə).

an anatomical cul-de-sac, esp. that in which the large intestine begins.

[1715–25; Latin intestinum caecum blind gut]

ce′cal, adj.

ce·cum

(sē′kəm)

A large pouch forming the beginning of the large intestine. The cecum attaches to the ileum.

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cecum

A blind pouch in the colon where the colon starts from the lower end of the ileum.

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun

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

blind gut, caecum

bodily cavity, cavum, cavity - (anatomy) a natural hollow or sinus within the body

large intestine - beginning with the cecum and ending with the rectum; includes the cecum and the colon and the rectum; extracts moisture from food residues which are later excreted as feces

cecal appendage, vermiform appendix, vermiform process, appendix - a vestigial process that extends from the lower end of the cecum and that resembles a small pouch

Translations

Blinddarm

cæcum

ce·cum

n. ciego, bolsa que forma la primera parte del intestino grueso.

English-Spanish Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012

cecum

n ciego (del colon)

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References in periodicals archive

Histologic examinations of the cecum showed an extensive transmural infiltration of small lymphocytes and noncaseating epithelioid granulomas (Figure 2, A).

Granulomatous colitis associated with botryomycosis of propionibacterium acnes

After manual reduction, a 6-cm diameter properly limited mass was palpated in the cecum (Figure 2).

Intussusception of the bowel in adults: two different cases

The cecum is the major fermentation site in birds (Annison et al., 1968; McBee, 1969; Clemens et al., 1975).

In vivo methane production from formic and acetic acids in the gastrointestinal tract of white roman geese

The risk of proximal small bowel adenocaroinoma was increased early 77% after cholecystectomy; the risk of cancers of the proximal small bowel (carcinoids) was increased by 71%; there as a 16% in-crease in the risk of cancer of the cecum and ascending colon; and he cancer risk was n t increased for the transverse, descending, and sigmoid colon rectum.

Cholecystectomy and cancer. (Clinical Capsules)

Colonoscopy revealed a protruding mass with normal mucosa in the cecum (Figure 1a).

A rare cecal subepithelial tumor

The aim of this study was to report a case of Al, secondary to endometriosis, on whom laparoscopic partial cecum resection was performed, preserving the ileocecal valve.

Laparoscopic partial cecum resection in appendiceal intussusception/Apendiks intususepsiyonunda laparoskopik parsiyel cekum rezeksiyonu

Abdominal computed tomography (CT) revealed excessive dilatation and air fluid levels in the right-colon and in the cecum as closed loop (Figures 2, 3).

Cecal Volvulus as a Cause of Acute Abdomen: A Report of Two Distinct Cases/Akut Karin Nedeni Olarak Cekal Volvulus: Iki Farkli Olgu Sunumu

Unlike other avian species, the goose is a kind of waterfowl with a relatively developed paired cecum, which can partly take advantage of fibrous plant materials [1].

Effects of dietary fiber levels on cecal microbiota composition in geese

The diet type and tested supplements significantly enhanced the content of SCFAs in broiler crop, ileum, and cecum digesta.

EFFECT OF DIFFERENT MEDIUM CHAIN FATTY ACIDS, CALCIUM BUTYRATE, AND SALINOMYCIN ON PERFORMANCE, NUTRIENT UTILIZATION, AND FERMENTATION PRODUCTS IN GASTROINTESTINAL TRACTS OF BROILER CHICKENS

Cecum intubation time over 30 min was defined as unsuccessful.

Painless Colonoscopy: A Pilot Study of a 5.9-mm Endoscope for Routine Colonoscopy

An increase in the bowel wall thickness and edema were observed in the cecum and ascending colon.

Isolated Partial Cecal Necrosis as a Differential Diagnosis of Right Lower Quadrant Pain: A Common Presentation with an Uncommon Diagnosis

Type 3 is the most common type and involves invagination at the junction of the appendix and cecum. Type 4 involves retrograde intussusception, where the proximal appendix is invaginated into the distal appendix.

Appendiceal Intussusception Mimicking Cecal Mass and Fecal Matter: A Report of Two Rare Cases