gastroptosis

noun

gas·​trop·​to·​sis ˌgas-ˌträp-ˈtō-səs How to pronounce gastroptosis (audio)
plural gastroptoses -ˌsēz How to pronounce gastroptosis (audio)
: abnormal sagging of the stomach into the lower abdomen

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“Gastroptosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/gastroptosis. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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