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appendix; vermiform appendix
Function:
- may play a role in preventing diarrhea
- may play a role in ulcerative colitis, colorectal cancer, Parkinson's disease & lupus [1]
Related
appendectomy
Specific
omental appendix (fatty appendices of colon, epiploic appendage or tags)
General
gastrointestinal structure
References
- Zaraska M
The 'Useless' Appendix Is More Fascinating Than We Thought.
Medscape. June 10, 2024
https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/useless-appendix-more-fascinating-than-we-thought-2024a1000au9
Component-of
cecum
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