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RID114 stomach

synonym

Magen
gaster
magen
ventriculus

definition

Organ with organ cavity which is continuous proximally with the esophagus and distally with the small intestine. [FMA]

comment

[alt def] 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. [MeSH]