Kerckring folds
cir·cu·lar folds of small intestine
[TA]the numerous folds of the mucous membrane of the small intestine, running transversely for about two thirds of the circumference of the gut.
Synonym(s): plicae circulares intestini tenuis [TA], Kerckring folds, Kerckring valves, plicae circulares, valvulae conniventes
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cir·cu·lar folds of small in·tes·tine
(sĭr'kyū-lăr fōldz smawl in-tes'tin) [TA]The numerous folds of the mucous membrane of the small intestine, running transversely for about two thirds of the circumference of the gut.
Synonym(s): plicae circulares intestini tenuis [TA] , Kerckring folds, Kerckring valves.
Synonym(s): plicae circulares intestini tenuis [TA] , Kerckring folds, Kerckring valves.
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