Meckel's Diverticulum

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Meckel's diverticulum
A Meckel's diverticulum, a true congenital diverticulum, is a small bulge in the small intestine present at birth. It is a vestigial remnant of the omphalomesenteric duct (also called the vitelline duct), and is the most frequent malformation of the gastrointestinal tract. It is present in approximately 2% of the population, with males more frequently experiencing symptoms.
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Meckel's diverticulum
Noun
1. a congenital diverticulum in the ileum resulting from incomplete closure of the yolk sac
(hypernym) diverticulum



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Meckel's diverticulum
An out-pouching of the small bowel (ileum). Present in about 2% of people and usually occurs about 2 feet before the junction with the colon. Can be lined by stomach-type mucosa and ulcerate, perforate, or cause small bowel obstruction.

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meckel`s diverticulum
Eng: meckel`s diverticulum
Urdu: ايک بَند تھَيلي جو بَعض دَفَعہ ايليَم آزاد باڈَر سے اُبھَرتي ہے
  

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