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Cecum

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cecum)

The cecum or caecum is a pouch, usually peritoneal, that is considered to be the beginning of the large intestine. It receives fecal material from the ileum, and connects to the ascending colon of the large intestine. (Wikipedia)

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Large intestine
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27-Mar-2013

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