appendix; vermiform appendix

Function

• may play a role in preventing diarrhea
• may play a role in ulcerative colitis, colorectal cancer, Parkinson's disease & lupus

More general terms

• gastrointestinal structure

More specific terms

• omental appendix (fatty appendices of colon, epiploic appendage or tags)

Additional terms

• appendectomy

Component of

• cecum