Caecum

/ˈsiː.kəm/

Translation of "caecum" into Russian

Noun

/ˈsiː.kəm/

caecum

caeca pl

слепая кишка

The caecum is the beginning of the large intestine.

Слепая кишка является началом толстой кишки.

Noun

/ˈsiː.kəm/

A pouch connected to the junction of the small and large intestines in the human body.

The surgeon noted that the patient's caecum was inflamed, indicating a possible case of appendicitis.

A similar structure in some animals, serving as a fermentation chamber for the digestion of cellulose.

In herbivores like rabbits, the caecum plays a crucial role in breaking down fibrous plant material.

Adjective

/ˈsiː.kəm/

Relating to or located in the caecum.

Histological analysis revealed caecum tissue inflammation.