plica circularis

noun
plica cir·​cu·​la·​ris | \ -ˌsərkyəˈla(a)rə̇s\
plural plicae circulares\ -​(ˌ)rēz \

Definition of plica circularis

: one of numerous permanent crescentic folds of mucous membrane found in the small intestine especially in the lower part of the duodenum and the jejunum

called also valvula connivens

History and Etymology for plica circularis

New Latin, circular fold

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