plicae circulares
noun plural
plicae cir·cu·la·res
-ˌsər-kyə-ˈlar-(ˌ)ēz 
: the 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 valvulae conniventes
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“Plicae circulares.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/plicae%20circulares. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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