spiral fold of cystic duct
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spi·ral fold of cys·tic duct
[TA]a series of crescentic folds of mucous membrane in the upper part of the cystic duct, arranged in a somewhat spiral manner.
Synonym(s): plica spiralis ductus cystici [TA], Amussat valve, Heister valve, spiral valve of cystic duct, valvula spiralis
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spi·ral fold of cys·tic duct
(spī'răl fōld sis'tik dŭkt) [TA]A series of crescentic folds of mucous membrane in the upper part of the cystic duct, arranged in a somewhat spiral manner.
Synonym(s): plica spiralis ductus cystici [TA] .
Synonym(s): plica spiralis ductus cystici [TA] .
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Amussat,
Jean Z., French surgeon, 1796-1856.Amussat incision
Amussat operation
Amussat probe
Amussat valve - a series of crescentic folds of mucous membrane in the upper part of the cystic duct. Synonym(s): spiral fold of cystic duct
Amussat valvula - anomalous folds occurring at the level of the seminal colliculus. Synonym(s): posterior urethral valves
Heister,
Lorenz, German anatomist, 1683-1758.Heister diverticulum
Heister valve - a series of crescentic folds of mucous membrane in the upper part of the cystic duct, arranged in a somewhat spiral manner. Synonym(s): spiral fold of cystic duct
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