superior mesenteric artery syndrome

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A gastrovascular disorder where part of the duodenum is under compression from both the abdominal aorta and the superior mesenteric artery.

Word forms

superior mesenteric artery syndrome

Etymology

From superior mesenteric artery + syndrome.

Synonyms

SMA
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