Meckel's diverticulum

Noun

1.

Meckel's diverticulum - a congenital diverticulum in the ileum resulting from incomplete closure of the yolk sac

Pronunciation: (MEH-kulz dy-vur-TIK-yoo-lum)

A birth defect in which a small sac forms in the ileum.

diverticulum

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