plica circularis
noun
plica cir·cu·la·ris
-ˌsərkyəˈla(a)rə̇s
plural plicae circulares
-(ˌ)rēz
: one of numerous permanent crescentic folds of mucous membrane found in the small intestine especially in the lower part of the duodenum and the jejunum
called also valvula connivens
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“Plica circularis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plica%20circularis. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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