caecum
/ˈsiːkəm/
noun
- A pouch connected to the junction of the small and large intestines, especially in humans and many animals, where digestion of plant material often occurs.
- In rabbits, the caecum is large and helps break down tough plant fibers.
- The doctor explained that the blockage was located near the caecum.
- The appendix is a small tube attached to the caecum.