spiral fold of cystic duct

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

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] .

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

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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