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phlegmonous gastritis

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phlegmonous gastritis
n.
Gastritis marked by severe inflammation, chiefly of the submucous coat, with purulent infiltration of the stomach wall.
phlegmonous gastritis
[fleg′mənəs]
Etymology: Gk, phlegmone + osis, condition
a rare but severe form of gastritis involving the connective tissue layer of the stomach wall. It occurs as a complication of systemic infection, peptic ulcer, cancer, surgery, or other severe stress and represents an acute abdominal emergency. Treatment includes surgery, antibiotics, and analgesics.


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