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
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
This bacillus was obtained from the mesenteric gland of a boy.
From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry
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