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Cecum
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Cecum The beginning of the large intestine. The cecum is connected to the lower part of the small intestine, called the ileum.
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Intestine
The tube involved in digestion and extending from the stomach to the anus. Consists of the small intestine and the large intestine.
Cecum
The beginning of the large intestine. The cecum is connected to the lower part of the small intestine, called the ileum.
Ileum
The lower end of the small intestine.
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Caroli's disease
An inherited condition. Bile ducts in the liver are enlarged and may cause irritation, infection, or gallstones.
Carotid arteries
The major arteries in the neck that supply blood to the brain.
Cathartics
Laxatives.
Catheter
A thin, flexible tube that carries fluids into or out of the body.
Cecostomy
A tube that goes through the skin into the beginning of the large intestine to remove gas or feces. This is a short-term way to protect part of the colon while it heals after surgery.
Cecum
Cerebrovascular
Pertaining to blood vessels in the brain.
Cerebrovascular accident
Apoplexy or stroke; an impeded blood supply to the brain.
Cerebrovascular occlusion
An obstruction in the blood vessel in the brain.
Cervical dysplasia
Condition in which cells in the cervix have undergone precancerous changes. It is detected by a Pap smear; treatment can prevent it from progressing to cervical cancer.
Cesarean delivery or section
Surgical procedure to deliver a baby through an incision in the lower abdomen and uterus.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Intestine
The tube involved in digestion and extending from the stomach to the anus. Consists of the small intestine and the large intestine.
Cecum
The beginning of the large intestine. The cecum is connected to the lower part of the small intestine, called the ileum.
Ileum
The lower end of the small intestine.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Caroli's disease
An inherited condition. Bile ducts in the liver are enlarged and may cause irritation, infection, or gallstones.
Carotid arteries
The major arteries in the neck that supply blood to the brain.
Cathartics
Laxatives.
Catheter
A thin, flexible tube that carries fluids into or out of the body.
Cecostomy
A tube that goes through the skin into the beginning of the large intestine to remove gas or feces. This is a short-term way to protect part of the colon while it heals after surgery.
Cecum
Cerebrovascular
Pertaining to blood vessels in the brain.
Cerebrovascular accident
Apoplexy or stroke; an impeded blood supply to the brain.
Cerebrovascular occlusion
An obstruction in the blood vessel in the brain.
Cervical dysplasia
Condition in which cells in the cervix have undergone precancerous changes. It is detected by a Pap smear; treatment can prevent it from progressing to cervical cancer.
Cesarean delivery or section
Surgical procedure to deliver a baby through an incision in the lower abdomen and uterus.
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