mesenteric
Americanadjective
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"The second one shows global mild stranding of the mesenteric fat - that meant widespread abdominal inflammation".
From BBC ● Apr. 8, 2026
After being given pain relief, Rhys settled down and was discharged with a diagnosis of mesenteric adenitis - a common condition thought to be caused by a viral infection.
From BBC ● Feb. 1, 2024
The superior mesenteric artery is its main arterial supply.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
It also receives branches from the inferior mesenteric vein, plus the splenic veins and all their tributaries.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
Sometimes it is connected with consumption; sometimes it affects the viscera of the abdomen, and particularly the mesenteric glands, in a manner similar to consumption in the lungs.
From Sheep, Swine, and Poultry Embracing the History and Varieties of Each; The Best Modes of Breeding; Their Feeding and Management; Together with etc. by Robert Jennings
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