Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cecum
Noun
/ˈsiː.kəm/
Definition
The cecum is a pouch that forms the beginning of the large intestine.
Examples
- The cecum is located in the lower right abdomen.
- After the small intestine, the food first enters the cecum before moving into the colon.
- In some animals, the cecum is larger and assists more in digestion than in humans.
Meaning
It plays a crucial role in the digestive process, particularly in the fermentation of plant materials.
Synonyms
- Blind pouch
- Intestinal cecum
