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Meaning of ileocecal valve | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A sphincter muscle valve that separates the small intestine and the large intestine. Its critical function is to limit the reflux of colonic contents into the ileum.

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B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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