cecoplication

Operative reduction in size of a dilated cecum by the formation of folds or tucks in its wall. [ceco- + L. plico, pp. -atus, to fold]

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ce·co·pli·ca·tion (se″ko-plĭ-kaґshən) [ceco- + plication] plication of the cecal wall to correct ptosis or dilatation of the organ.