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Stomach

Synonym(s)

  • gastric
  • gastro-
  • gizzard

Definition(s)

An organ of digestion situated in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen between the termination of the esophagus and the beginning of the duodenum.

Definition from: Unified Medical Language SystemThis link leads to a site outside Genetics Home Reference. (MeSH)   at the National Library of Medicine

 
Published: January 23, 2009