mesenteric
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- antimesenteric adjective
Example Sentences
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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 superior mesenteric artery is its main arterial supply.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
The inferior mesenteric artery supplies blood to the distal segment of the large intestine, including the rectum.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
The mesenteric lymph glands are usually somewhat enlarged and appear watery on section.
From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry
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