gastrocolic /gas·tro·col·ic/ (gas″tro-kol´ik) pertaining to or communicating with the stomach and colon, as a fistula.
gas·tro·col·ic (g s tr -k l  k, -klk)adj. Relating to the stomach and the colon. |
gastrocolic
pertaining to or communicating with the stomach and colon.
gastrocolic ligament tension
usually the result of displacement of the left dorsal colon so that it lies across the ligament; causes reflex dilation of the stomach.
gastrocolic reflex
distention of the stomach leads to rectal contractions and defecation.
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