Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
caecum
noun
/ˈsiː.kəm/
Definition
The caecum is a pouch-like structure in the digestive system, located at the junction of the small intestine and large intestine.
Examples
- The caecum plays a role in the fermentation of fibrous materials in herbivores.
- Doctors may examine the caecum during a colonoscopy.
- Inflammation of the caecum is known as cecitis.
Meaning
In humans and some other mammals, the caecum is the first part of the large intestine that receives waste material from the small intestine.
Synonyms
- blind pouch
- cecum (American English spelling)
