n.盲肠，单向腔孔；盲囊

原形：cecum复数：ceca

The cecum is the first part of the large intestine where digestion continues.
盲肠是大肠的第一部分，消化在那里继续。
Bacteria in the cecum ferment undigested food, producing gases like methane and hydrogen.
盲肠中的细菌发酵未消化的食物，产生如甲烷和氢气等气体。
Appendicitis occurs when the appendix, a small pouch attached to the cecum, becomes inflamed.
阑尾炎发生在附着在盲肠上的小囊——阑尾发炎时。
Some researchers believe that the appendix may have evolved from the cecum for storage purposes.
一些研究者认为阑尾可能是从盲肠进化而来，用于储存目的。
The cecum receives partially digested food from the small intestine via the ileocecal valve.
盲肠通过回盲瓣接收来自小肠的部分消化食物。
A blockage in the cecum can lead to serious health complications if not treated promptly.
如果不及早处理，盲肠阻塞可能导致严重的健康并发症。
The cecum plays a role in the absorption of certain vitamins and electrolytes.
盲肠参与某些维生素和电解质的吸收。
In some animals, such as rabbits, the cecum is much larger and plays a significant role in digestion.
在某些动物，如兔子，盲肠更大，在消化过程中起重要作用。
Surgery may be necessary to remove the appendix or treat inflammation of the cecum (appendicitis).
可能需要手术移除阑尾或治疗盲肠炎症（阑尾炎）。
The cecum is located near the right lower quadrant of the human abdomen.
盲肠位于人体腹部右下象限附近。