Meckel's diverticulum

System Digestive

Meckel's diverticulum

Definition

A small bulge in the small intestine present at birth. It is a vestigial remnant of the omphalomesenteric duct.

Also known as diverticulum of Meckel, ileal diverticulum, Meckel's diverticulum — per UBERON

The Meckel's diverticulum is a part of the Digestive.

Also identified as