[Function of the lower esophageal sphincter in the Zollinger-Ellison syndrome].
1973
R Siewert, and
H M Jennewein, and
R Arnold, and
W Creutzfeldt
UI
MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D008297
Male
Males
D008365
Manometry
Measurement of the pressure or tension of liquids or gases with a manometer.
Tonometry,Manometries
D008875
Middle Aged
An adult aged 45 - 64 years.
Middle Age
D010418
Pentagastrin
A synthetic pentapeptide that has effects like gastrin when given parenterally. It stimulates the secretion of gastric acid, pepsin, and intrinsic factor, and has been used as a diagnostic aid.
A type of stress exerted uniformly in all directions. Its measure is the force exerted per unit area. (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 6th ed)
Pressures
D004943
Esophagogastric Junction
The area covering the terminal portion of ESOPHAGUS and the beginning of STOMACH at the cardiac orifice.
A family of gastrointestinal peptide hormones that excite the secretion of GASTRIC JUICE. They may also occur in the central nervous system where they are presumed to be neurotransmitters.
Gastrin
D006801
Humans
Members of the species Homo sapiens.
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328
Adult
A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available.
Adults
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