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The medical meaning of the word cecum is a pouch that is located at the beginning of the large intestine.
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∙ 12y agoCec- is the medical terminology combining form meaning cecum, as in ileocecal.
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What is the medical term for cecostomy?
Cecostomy is the medical term meaning surgical creation of a new opening into the cecum.
What is the medical term meaning lymphoid tissue hanging from the lower portion of the cecum?
The medical term for lymphoid tissue hanging from the lower portion of the cecum is "appendix."
What is a blind sac?
Blind sac is in the cecum it absorbs less. its is known as blind sac becoz cecum meaning in latin is blind...
What is the first portion of the large intestine called?
The s-shaped portion of the large intestine is called the sigmoid colon. Sigmoid comprises two parts: sigma(the Greek letter S) and the suffix -oid (which means like or similar to). Thus, sigmoid means similar to an S.
What does the appendix extend from?
Caecum or Cecum
What is the description of the cecum?
cecum is the beginning of the Large Intestine
How can you treat pain from cecum?
what to do for cecum pain relif
How can congested mucosa of the cecum be treated?
Congested mucosa of the cecum is when the intestinal lining, specifically that of the cecum, is inflamed and enlarged. The treatment depends on the cause. Often, the congested mucosa is benign (not likely to cause harm) and no treatment is necessary. If the inflammation interferes with the function of the bowel, then medical treatment may consist of anti-inflammatory drugs such as NSAIDs or stereoids.
How do you spell courostomy?
Medical terms of similar spelling are colostomy (colon), cecostomy (cecum), and cholecystostomy (draining gall bladder).The similar non-medical term is customary (usual, typical).
What is From cecum to rectum?
From the beginning of the large intestine (the cecum) to the end.
Which valve is the cecum connected to?
The cecum is connected to the ileocecal valve.
Where is the cecum in the body?
The cecum is located in the Right Lower Quadrant
