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mesenteric

American  
[mes-uhn-ter-ik, mez-] / ˌmɛs ənˈtɛr ɪk, ˌmɛz- /

adjective

  1. relating to or impacting the mesentery.


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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 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

It also receives branches from the inferior mesenteric vein, plus the splenic veins and all their tributaries.

From Textbooks Jun. 19, 2013

Wyss and Bock33 speak of enlargement of the mesenteric and retroperitoneal glands as of frequent occurrence, but we did not observe it, and Murchison states that these glands present no abnormal appearance.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various

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