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cecum

ce·cum
C c

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [see-kuh m]
    • /ˈsi kəm/
    • /sˈekəm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [see-kuh m]
    • /ˈsi kəm/

Definitions of cecum word

  • noun cecum the pouch that is the beginning of the large intestine 3
  • noun cecum a pouchlike extension from an organ or duct 3
  • noun plural cecum a cul-de-sac, especially that in which the large intestine begins. 1
  • noun cecum A pouch connected to the junction of the small and large intestines. 1
  • noun cecum intestinal pouch 1
  • noun cecum Alternative spelling of caecum. 0

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Origin of cecum

First appearance:

before 1715
One of the 49% newest English words
1715-25; short for Latin intestinum caecum blind gut

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Parts of speech for Cecum

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

cecum popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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