plural of ileocecal valve

(anatomy) ileocecal valve

(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.

(anatomy) Relating to different parts of the ileum

plural of ileocolonoscopy

plural of ileocaecal valve

plural of ileocecectomy

plural of ileocecal eminence

(surgery) Surgical anastomosis between two segments of the ileum.

(surgery) A type of bladder augmentation surgery that makes use of the distal ileum to increase bladder capacity.