valve of Kerckring

noun

Any of the large valvular flaps projecting into the lumen of the small intestine.

Meanings

nounvalve of Kerckring (plural valves of Kerckring)

plural valves of Kerckring

  1. anatomyAny of the large valvular flaps projecting into the lumen of the small intestine.

    Synonyms: valvula connivens

Synonyms & antonyms

nounAny of the large valvular flaps projecting into the lumen of the small intestine.

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Chicago

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