Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or affecting the ileum and the cecum, the last parts of the small intestine and the first part of the large intestine respectively.

“The ileocecal valve is a critical structure in the digestive system, regulating the flow of materials between the ileum and the cecum.”

2. noun

the ileocecal valve or the ileocecal junction, which is a valve between the ileum and the cecum.

“The surgeon carefully examined the ileocecal region during the operation.”