caecum
noun
caecal
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a word derived from
caecum.
Example Sentences
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The term caecal contents refers to the material found inside the caecum, a pouch located at the beginning of the large intestine.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 21, 2025
Using a comprehensive metabolomic approach, Professor Nolan and her colleagues examined the caecal contents of the animals and found that the cafeteria diet profoundly altered gut metabolism.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 21, 2025
Several caecal metabolites including aminoadipic acid and 5-hydroxyindole-3-acetic acid showed negative associations with cognitive performance.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 21, 2025
Scientists often analyze caecal contents to understand how diet, exercise, or medication affect gut health and metabolism.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 21, 2025
The glandular tissue consists of caecal vesicles that form grape-like clusters around the milk tubules.
From Common Diseases of Farm Animals by R. A. Craig, D.V.M.
