antecaecal

/ˌæntɪˈsiːəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or situated in front of the caecum (the beginning of the large intestine in the abdominal cavity).

“The antecaeal space is a potential site for infection in abdominal surgery.”

Synonyms

  • antececal
  • precaecal

Antonyms

  • postcecal