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meck·el's di·ver·tic·u·lum

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  1. Meckel's diverticulumnoun

    a congenital diverticulum in the ileum resulting from incomplete closure of the yolk sac

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  1. meckel's diverticulum

    Meckel's diverticulum is a small pouch in the wall of the lower part of the small intestine, present from birth. It's the most common congenital defect of the gastrointestinal tract, occuring in approximately 2% of the population. This condition is typically asymptomatic and harmless, but it can occasionally cause complications such as intestinal obstruction and bleeding.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of meckel's diverticulum in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of meckel's diverticulum in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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