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circular fold

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circular fold
n.
Any of the numerous folds of the mucous membrane of the small intestine, running transversely for about two thirds of the circumference of the gut.
circular fold,
one of the numerous annular projections in the small intestine. They vary in size and frequency in the duodenum, the jejunum, and the ileum and are formed by mucous and submucous tissue. Also called plica circularis, valve of Kerkring.


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