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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

ileocaecal

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
ileo-cae-cal
IPA
14
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
3
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Of or pertaining to the connection between the final segment of the small intestine (ileum) and large intestine (colon).

Example Sentences

Etymology

From ileo- + caecal.

Word Breakdown

Phrases

ileocaecal valve

Questions

What does ileocaecal mean?
Of or pertaining to the connection between the final segment of the small intestine (ileum) and large intestine (colon).
Where does ileocaecal come from?
From ileo- + caecal.

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