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
It also receives branches from the inferior mesenteric vein, plus the splenic veins and all their tributaries.
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 mesenteric glands also are in a state of hyperplasia.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
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