The ileocecal valve is distinctive because it is the only site in the gastrointestinal tract that is used for Vitamin B12 and bile acid absorption.
What does the french word canard mean in English? 'Duck' is an English equivalent of 'canard' [ Anatidae family]. The French word is a masculine noun in its singular form.
hoard (hÃ´rd) n. 1. A supply or store of something held or hidden for future use. 2. A collection or supply, as of memories or information, that one keeps to oneself for future use. v. hoardÂ·ed, hoardÂ·ing, hoards v.tr. 1. To accumulate a hoard of: hoarded his money in a box under the bed.