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Kerckring’s valves

Noun

1. Large valvular flaps projecting into the lumen of the bowel. (wikipedia.org)

2. The numerous folds of the mucous membrane of the small intestine, running transversely for about two-thirds of the circumference of the gut. (biology-online.org)

Syn: circular folds, valves of Kerckring, plicae circulares, valvulae conniventes

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