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Meckel's diverticulum

Term ID
UBERON:0003705
Synonyms
  • meckel diverticulum
  • Meckels diverticulum
Definition
A small bulge in the small intestine present at birth. It is a vestigial remnant of the omphalomesenteric duct http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meckel's_diverticulum
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