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Definition of plicae circulares - 1 dictionary result
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Main Entry: plicae cir·cu·la·res
Pronunciation: -"s&r-ky&-'lar-(")Ez
Function: noun plural
: the numerous permanent crescenticfolds of mucous membrane found in the small intestine especially in the lower part of the duodenum and the jejunum called also valvulae conniventes
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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