appendix; vermiform appendix
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Function
- may play a role in preventing diarrhea
- may play a role in ulcerative colitis, colorectal cancer, Parkinson's disease & lupus[1]
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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