Definition

A part of the large intestine that connects the ileum to the colon, typically located in the lower right abdomen.

Example

The doctor explained that the caecum is important for digestion.

Conversation

Hey, do you know what the caecum is?

Yeah, I think it's part of the digestive system, right?

Exactly! It connects the small intestine to the large intestine.

That's cool! I learned about it in biology class.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Caecum is derived from Latin 'caecus' (meaning blind). The term refers to the blind pouch at the beginning of the large intestine, which is known as the cecum. Thus, 'caecum' literally means the blind part of the intestine.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'blind' ('caecus') to remember that 'caecum' refers to the blind pouch in the digestive system.

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