Caecum

/ˈsiːkəm/

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Medical Specific

Used mainly in medical or biological contexts, not in everyday conversation. Slide

During the surgery, the surgeon examined the caecum for any abnormalities.

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Pronunciation

Pronounced 'see-kum'. The 'a' in caecum is silent, unlike in some Latin words. Slide

Make sure to pronounce 'caecum' correctly during the presentation.

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Spelling Confusion

Easily confused with 'cesium,' a chemical element. Context will differentiate them. Slide

I misheard 'cesium' for 'caecum' because of their similar pronunciation.

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