Definition of Vermiform process

1. Noun. A vestigial process that extends from the lower end of the cecum and that resembles a small pouch.

Exact synonyms: Appendix, Cecal Appendage, Vermiform Appendix
Generic synonyms: Appendage, Outgrowth, Process
Group relationships: Blind Gut, Caecum, Cecum

Medical Definition of Vermiform process

1. A wormlike intestinal diverticulum extending from the blind end of the caecum; it varies in length and ends in a blind extremity. Synonym: appendix vermiformis, appendix ceci, processus vermiformis, vermiform appendage, vermiform process, vermix. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Vermiform Process

vermiculated
vermiculates
vermiculating
vermiculation
vermiculations
vermicule
vermiculite
vermiculites
vermiculous
vermiculture
vermiculus
vermiform
vermiform appendage
vermiform appendices
vermiform appendix
vermiform process (current term)
vermiformia
vermifugal
vermifuge
vermifuges
vermil
vermilies
vermilinguia
vermilion
vermilionectomy
vermilioned
vermilioning
vermilions

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