mesocaecum

/mɛsˈoʊsiːkəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A part of the digestive system in certain invertebrates, especially insects, where the midgut is split by the mesenteries into separate sections.

“The mesocaecum plays a crucial role in the digestion of nutrients in the insect’s body.”

Synonyms

  • mesenteries
  • midgut

Antonyms

  • hindgut