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Mesenteric

Definition:

Mesenteric refers to anything pertaining to or relating to the mesentery.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Adjective - Relating to the mesentery, which is a fold of the peritoneum that attaches the intestines to the back wall of the abdomen.

Example sentences:

• The mesenteric lymph nodes are an important part of the body's immune system.
• A mesenteric hernia occurs when a loop of intestine pushes through the mesentery.
• The surgeon carefully dissected the mesenteric tissues during the operation.

Sense 2:

Noun - A large artery that supplies blood to the small intestine.

Example sentences:

• Obstruction of the mesenteric can lead to severe abdominal pain and digestive issues.
• The surgeon performed an angioplasty to reopen a blocked mesenteric artery.
• Continued smoking may increase the risk of developing mesenteric ischemia.

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