Como Pronunciar "cecum"

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The cecum is a pouch-like first part of the large intestine, located where the small intestine joins the large intestine. It helps start the process of absorbing water and salts from digested food.

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Inglês Britânico

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The cecum is the beginning part of the large intestine.

Food passes into the cecum from the small intestine.

Doctors sometimes examine the cecum during a colonoscopy.

If there's a problem with your cecum, you might feel pain in your lower right belly.