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Thoracic stomach
A variant of hiatal hernia in which the stomach lies above the diaphragm. This may result from an embryonic anomaly in which the stomach fails to descend, or from a hernia of the diaphragm.
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Leather-bottle stomach
A condition of the stomach caused by hypertrophy of the stomach walls or their infiltration with malignant cells. A term used to describe a stomach that has significantly thickened due to cancer infiltration.
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Foreign bodies in the stomach
Accidental or intentional ingestion of materials such as coins, nails, bottle tops, marbles, and buttons. In some instances, these should be removed endoscopically (e.g., copper coins).
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Cascade stomach
A form of hourglass stomach in which there is a constriction between the cardiac and pyloric portions. The cardiac portion fills first, and then the contents cascade into the pyloric portion.
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Stoichiometry
The study of the mathematics of chemistry and chemical reactions; chemical calculations.
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Stockpile
To withhold from immediate use; to maintain in storage for future needs. In many countries stockpiles of food rations, medications, or vaccines are maintained by governmental agencies in anticipation of future public health needs.
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Stocking aid
A device for assisting persons with limited function to put on socks or stockings.
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Antiembolism stocking
An elastic stocking applied to the lower extremity to reduce the likelihood of developing a deep venous thrombosis (e.g., during prolonged periods of bedrest or inactivity).
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Stocker line
A pigmented line composed of deposits of iron on the cornea at the advancing edge of the pterygium.
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Stochastic model
A statistical model that attempts to reproduce the sequence of events likely to occur in a real-life situation.
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