ileocecal valve
IPA: ɪɫiʌsˈɛkʌɫvæɫv
noun
- (anatomy) 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.
IPA: ɪɫiʌsˈɛkʌɫvæɫv
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