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Gastroparesis

Also called Delayed stomach emptying

GastroenterologyEndocrinologyImportant

A chronic syndrome characterized by delayed gastric emptying of solids or liquids without mechanical obstruction.

Korean

위배출지연증

위 운동성 저하로 소화관 내 고형물 또는 액체의 위 배출이 지연되는 만성 증후군.

French

Gastroparésie

Syndrome chronique caractérisé par un retard de la vidange gastrique des solides ou liquides en l'absence d'obstruction mécanique.

Word parts

  • gastr/oRoot(Greek) Stomach
  • -paresisSuffix(Greek) Slight or partial paralysis

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