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ileocecal valve |
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The ileocecal valve is a sphincter muscle situated at the junction of the small intestine (ileum) and the large intestine. Its critical function is to limit the reflux of colonic contents into the ileum. |
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http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/UBERON_0000569 |
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The ileocecal valve is a sphincter muscle situated at the junction of the small intestine (ileum) and the large intestine. Its critical function is to limit the reflux of colonic contents into the ileum. |
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ileocecal valve |
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UBERON:0000569 |
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ileocecal valve |
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