blindedarm

Dutch

Alternative forms

• blinde darm (superseded)

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.