"Gastric Dilatation" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
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Abnormal distention of the STOMACH due to accumulation of gastric contents that may reach 10 to 15 liters. Gastric dilatation may be the result of GASTRIC OUTLET OBSTRUCTION; ILEUS; GASTROPARESIS; or denervation.
| Descriptor ID |
D013271
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| MeSH Number(s) |
C06.405.748.300
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| Concept/Terms |
Gastric Dilatation- Gastric Dilatation
- Dilatation, Gastric
- Stomach Dilatation
- Dilatation, Stomach
- Stomach Dilation
- Dilation, Stomach
- Gastric Dilation
- Dilation, Gastric
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