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blinde darm (superseded)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)

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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