Category: G

Automatic relaxation of the ileocaecal valve when food is present in the stomach. The relaxation of the ileocecal valve caused by the presence of food in the stomach. The physiological relaxation of the ileocecal valve resulting from food in the stomach.  

A trade name for an enema used in bowel X-rays.  

An artery linking the gastroduodenal artery to the splenic artery.  

A surgical operation to join the small intestine directly to the stomach so as to bypass a peptic ulcer. Surgical creation of an artificial opening between the stomach and the small intestines performed when the normal opening has been eliminated through removal of all or part of the stomach or of part of the small…

A surgical operation to join the duodenum to the stomach so as to bypass a blockage in the pylorus. Aa surgical operation in which the duodenum is joined to an opening made in the stomach in order to bypass an obstruction (such as pyloric stenosis), to facilitate the exit of food from the stomach after…

An examination of the stomach and duodenum. The visual examination of the stomach and duodenum.  

An artery leading from the gastric artery towards the pancreas.  

Referring to the stomach and duodenum. Pertaining to both the stomach and the duodenum.  

A sudden peristalsis of the colon produced when food is taken into an empty stomach. A wave of peristalsis produced in the colon by introducing food into a fasting stomach. Peristaltic wave in the colon induced by entrance of food into the stomach. A mass peristaltic (coordinated, rhythmic, smooth muscle contraction that acts to force…

A condition in which part of the stomach wall becomes weak and bulges out. Herniation or protrusion of part of the stomach.