superior mesenteric artery syndrome

English

Etymology

superior mesenteric artery +‎ syndrome

Noun

superior mesenteric artery syndrome (uncountable)

  1. (pathology) A gastrovascular disorder where part of the duodenum is under compression from both the abdominal aorta and the superior mesenteric artery.
    Synonym: SMA
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