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Cecum: meaning, definitions and examples

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cecum

 

[ หˆsiห.kษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

anatomy

The cecum is a pouch-like structure located at the beginning of the large intestine, linking the ileum (the last part of the small intestine) to the colon. It plays a role in the digestive process by aiding in the absorption of fluids and salts that remain after the intestinal digestion of food. The cecum also houses beneficial bacteria that help in the fermentation of undigested materials.

Examples of usage

  • The cecum is often examined during colonoscopies.
  • Inflammation of the cecum can lead to cecitis.
  • It is connected to the appendix, which extends from the cecum.
  • The cecum absorbs nutrients following digestion.

Translations

Translations of the word "cecum" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ceco

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฟเค•เคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Blinddarm

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sekum

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะปั–ะฟะธะน ะบะธัˆะบั–ะฒะฝะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kฤ…tnica

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็›ฒ่…ธ (ใ‚‚ใ†ใกใ‚‡ใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cรฆcum

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ceco

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท cekim

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งน์žฅ (maengjang)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู‚ูˆู„ูˆู† ุงู„ุฃุนูˆุฑ (alqulun aleawir)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ slepรฉ stล™evo

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ slepรฉ ฤrevo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็›ฒ่‚  (mรกngchรกng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ slepo ฤrevo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ blindgarn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะพา›ั‹ั€ ั–ัˆะตะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฃแƒœแƒฏแƒ˜ แƒœแƒแƒฌแƒšแƒแƒ•แƒ˜ (munji naclavi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kor baฤŸฤฑrsaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ciego

Etymology

The term 'cecum' comes from the Latin word 'caecum,' which means 'blind.' The name was adopted due to the cecum's bulbous, closed-end structure. The anatomical understanding of the cecum has evolved since ancient times, with early medical texts referencing its location and function in the digestive system. In the 16th century, as anatomy became a more formalized study with dissections and systematic observation, the role of the cecum in digestion became clearer, particularly its relationship with the appendix, which is a vestigial structure. The cecum remains an important focus in studies of gastrointestinal health and various medical conditions.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,262, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.