Definition of Ileocecal valve. Get Babylon's Dictionary & Translation Software Free Download Now! 1. The ileocecal valve (ileal papilla, ileocaecal valve, Tulp's valve, Tulpius valve, Bauhin's valve, ileocecal eminence, valve of Varolius or colic valve) is a sphincter muscle valve that separates the small intestine and the large intestine.
Lumps. Lumps or masses of tissue that form on the tongue may be another early warning sign of tongue cancer, claims MayoClinic.com. The lump may be white in color and look like an ulcer. Individuals who smoke or consume large amounts of alcohol are at an increased risk and need to be screened regularly.
Tongue cancer is divided into that on the anterior tongue and that at the base of the tongue. The anterior tongue is the front two-thirds while the base is the back third of the tongue. The anterior tongue is the site of two-thirds of all tongue cancers. Three-quarters of these tumors are small and can be effectively treated by surgery or radiation.