ILEOCECAL VALVE
\ˈɪlɪˌə͡ʊskə͡l vˈalv], \ˈɪlɪˌəʊskəl vˈalv], \ˈɪ_l_ɪ__ˌəʊ_s_k_əl v_ˈa_l_v]\
Definitions of ILEOCECAL VALVE
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valve between the ileum of the small intestine and the cecum of the large intestine; prevents material from flowing back from the large to the small intestine
By Princeton University
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