blindedarm

Dutch

Alternative forms

Etymology

Univerbation of blinde darm. Literally, “blind intestine”.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌblɪn.dəˈdɑrm/
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  • Hyphenation: blin‧de‧darm

Noun

blindedarm m (plural blindedarmen, diminutive blindedarmpje n)

  1. cecum (pouch near the transition from the small to the large intestine)
    Mijn blindedarm is operatief verwijderd.
    My cecum has been surgically removed.
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