Ileocecal valve

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.NounA sphincter muscle valve that separates the small intestine and the large intestine. Its critical function is to limit the reflux of colonic contents into the ileum.

Synonyms

ileocaecal valve ileocecal eminence colic valve ileal papilla valve of varolius tulpius valve tulp's valve ileocecum bauhin's valve ileovesicostomy ileocecectomy ileocolon

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