cecum (n)
caecum (n)
blind gut (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 08
def the cavity in which the large intestine begins and into which the ileum opens
examples the appendix is an offshoot of the cecum
Outgoing links
Hypernym cavity, bodily cavity, cavum
Part holonym large intestine
Derivationally related form caecum → caecal
Derivationally related form cecum → cecal
Part meronym appendix, vermiform appendix, vermiform process, cecal appendage
Incoming links
Derivationally related form caecal → caecum
Pertainym (pertains to noun) caecal → cecum
Derivationally related form cecal → cecum
Pertainym (pertains to noun) cecal → cecum
Hyponym cavity, bodily cavity, cavum
Part meronym large intestine
Part holonym appendix, vermiform appendix, vermiform process, cecal appendage

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