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Referring to the mesoderm.  

A fold of peritoneum which supports the colon. In an adult it supports the transverse and sigmoid sections only. Fold of peritoneum that holds the lower parts of the colon to the inside of the abdominal wall. The fold of peritoneum by which the colon is fixed to the posterior abdominal wall. Usually only the…

A fold of peritoneum which links the appendix and the ileum.  

A vein in the portal system running from the intestine to the portal vein.  

A plexus of sympathetic nerve fibres and ganglion cells around the superior mesenteric artery.  

One of two arteries, the superior and inferior mesenteric arteries, which supply the small intestine or the transverse colon and rectum.  

Referring to the mesentery. Pertaining to middle intestine attachment to the jejunum and iliac, the middle parts of the small intestine.  

Inflammation of the media of an artery. Inflammation of the middle layer (media) of an artery, which is often combined with inflammation in all layers of the artery wall. It is seen in syphilis, polyarteritis, temporal arteritis, and Buerger’s disease. An alkaloid present in mescal buttons (the dried tops of the Mexican cactus Lopbophora williamsii)…

Inflammation of the middle layer (media) of the wall of the aorta, generally the result of late  syphilis. Aneurysm formation may result. The infection can be eradicated with penicillin.  

Poisoning by drinking mercury or mercury compounds or by inhaling mercury vapour. Toxic condition caused by the ingestion or inhalation of mercury or mercury-containing products (e.g., fungicides and certain pigments); contamination of waters with industrial wastes containing mercury has led to contaminated fish and seafood in some areas. Acute poisoning causes a metallic taste in…