English Explanatory Dictionary

ileocecal valve

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A 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.

Word forms

ileocecal valve ileocecal valves

Synonyms

ileal papilla ileocaecal valve Tulp's valve Tulpius valve Bauhin's valve ileocecal eminence valve of Varolius colic valve
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