caecocolic

/sɪˌkɒkoʊˈlɪk/ or /sɪˌkɒkoʊˈlɪk/ (UK) or /sɪˌkɒkəˈlɪk/ (US)

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or affecting the caecum and the colon, especially in relation to the ileocaecal valve and the ileocolic junction

“The patient’s caecocolic condition was a rare and unusual case.”

2. noun

a caecocolic condition or disease

“The doctor diagnosed a severe case of caecocolic illness.”

Synonyms

  • caecocolic condition
  • caecocolic disease
  • ileocolic

Antonyms

  • healthy colon
  • normal bowel function