| 单词 | vermiform appendix or appendage |
| 释义 | > as lemmasvermiform appendix or appendage a. vermiform appendix or appendage, a small, worm-like process or diverticulum extending from the cæcum in man and a few other mammals. ΘΚΠ the world > life > the body > digestive or excretive organs > digestive organs > intestines > [noun] > large intestine > caecum > appendix appendix1615 vermiform appendix or appendage1778 (a) (b)1841 T. R. Jones Gen. Outl. Animal Kingdom xxx. 680 In Man, the Orangs.., and the Wombat.., both cæcum and vermiform appendage are met with.1876 J. S. Bristowe Treat. Theory & Pract. Med. ii. v. 665 Concretions..are mostly found in the vermiform appendage and are the usual causes of perforative ulceration of that organ.1778 Encycl. Brit. I. 368/2 Of the little vermiform appendix of the cæcum, it will be sufficient to say that its uses have never yet been ascertained. 1872 T. H. Huxley Lessons Elem. Physiol. (ed. 6) vi. 150 An elongated, blind process..which from its shape is called the vermiform appendix of the cæcum. 1888 G. Rolleston & W. H. Jackson Forms Animal Life (ed. 2) 28 Caecum with vermiform appendix..of rabbit. < as lemmas |
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