linitis plastica
noun
li·ni·tis plas·ti·ca
lə-ˈnīt-əs-ˈplas-ti-kə 
: carcinoma of the stomach characterized by thickening and diffuse infiltration of the wall rather than localization of the tumor in a discrete lump
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“Linitis plastica.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/linitis%20plastica. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
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