Term Name: actinopterygian pyloric caecum
Synonyms: pyloric appendage, pyloric caeca, pyloric caecum
Definition: A finger-like out-pocketing of the intestine where it meets the end of the stomach (pylorus). Also spelled cecum (ceca). Serves to aid digestion.
Ontology: Uberon Ontology [UBERON:4300174]

Relationships
is a type of: digestive tract diverticulum