The cavity in which the large intestine begins and into which the ileum opens.

synonyms: blind gut, cecum.

Roget 261: closure, occlusion, blockade; shutting up etc. v.; obstruction etc. (hindrance) 706; embolus; contraction etc. 195; infarction; constipation, obstipation^†; blind alley, blind corner; keddah^†; cul-de-sac, caecum; imperforation^†, imperviousness etc. adj.; impermeability; stopper etc. 263.    ... show more

Dutch: blinde darm, blindedarm
Polish: kątnica, jelito ślepe