mesenteric
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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 inferior mesenteric vein drains the distal third of the large intestine, including the descending colon, the sigmoid colon, and the rectum.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
The postganglionic fibers from the ganglia activated by the vagus nerve are often incorporated into the structure of the organ, such as the mesenteric plexus of the digestive tract organs and the intramural ganglia.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
The inferior mesenteric artery gives off a left colic branch to the descending colon, a sigmoid branch to the iliac and pelvic colon, and ends in the superior haemorrhoidal artery, which supplies the rectum.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 6 "Armour Plates" to "Arundel, Earls of" by Various
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