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Synonyms for ileocecal valve

  • noun

Most common

colic valve ileal papilla ileocecal eminence ileocaecal valve

All synonyms

Noun

colic valve, ileal papilla, ileocecal eminence, ileocaecal valve

Definitions

  1. n. 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.