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cardia [′kärd·ē·ə] (anatomy) The orifice where the esophagus enters the stomach. The large, blind diverticulum of the stomach adjoining the orifice. (invertebrate zoology) Anterior enlargement of the ventriculus in some insects. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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2) Factors predisposing to stricture formation are not well understood, but studies demonstrate that patients with peptic stricture are older, have reflux symptoms of longer duration, have an associated esophageal motility disorder, and have significantly reduced lower esophageal sphincter pressures. One reason gastric reflux occurs in runners is the transient relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter secondary to the swallowing of air. Potential Etiologies for Running-Related Gastroesophageal Reflux Lower Esophageal Sphincter Relaxation |
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