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
Veins run parallel to the arteries and drain into the superior mesenteric vein.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
The hepatic portal vein itself is relatively short, beginning at the level of L2 with the confluence of the superior mesenteric and splenic veins.
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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