vermiform

  • 11vermiform appendix — n a narrow blind tube usu. about three or four inches (7.6 to 10.2 centimeters) long that extends from the cecum in the lower right hand part of the abdomen, has much lymphoid wall tissue, normally communicates with the cavity of the cecum, and… …

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  • 12vermiform process — n VERMIFORM APPENDIX * * * appendix vermiformis …

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  • 13vermiform process — n. Anat. 1. the median lobe of the cerebellum 2. VERMIFORM APPENDIX …

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  • 14vermiform appendix — n. the appendix extending from the cecum of the large intestine …

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  • 15Vermiform appendix — Infobox Anatomy Name = Vermiform Appendix Latin = appendix vermiformis GraySubject = 249 GrayPage = 1178 Caption = Arteries of cecum and vermiform appendix. (Appendix visible at lower right, labeled as vermiform process ). Caption2 = Normal… …

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  • 16vermiform process — noun a vestigial process that extends from the lower end of the cecum and that resembles a small pouch • Syn: ↑appendix, ↑vermiform appendix, ↑cecal appendage • Hypernyms: ↑process, ↑outgrowth, ↑appendage …

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  • 17vermiform process — 1. See vermiform appendix. 2. the vermis. [1830 40] * * * …

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  • 18vermiform process — /vɜməfɔm ˈproʊsɛs/ (say vermuhfawm prohses) noun 1. the median lobe or division of the cerebellum. 2. the vermiform appendix …

  • 19vermiform appendix — noun a vestigial process that extends from the lower end of the cecum and that resembles a small pouch • Syn: ↑appendix, ↑vermiform process, ↑cecal appendage • Hypernyms: ↑process, ↑outgrowth, ↑appendage …

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  • 20vermiform — adjective Etymology: New Latin vermiformis, from vermi + formis form Date: circa 1730 resembling a worm in shape …

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