| cecum |
(SE-kum). The first portion of the large intestine. See also large intestine. Illustration included.
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| cecostomy |
A tube (or catheter) usually placed by radiologists into the cecum in order to decompress this area.
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| cecum |
The very first part of the colon. The small intestine inserts into the cecum via the ileocecal valve.
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| cecum |
The sac-like part of the large bowel located at its front or proximal end; contains the entry of the appendix and the small intestine
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| cecostomy |
tube that goes through the skin into the beginning of the large intestine to remove gas or feces; it is a short-term way to protect part of the colon while it heals after surgery.
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