Clinical Diagnosis · Digestive System · Medium
Gastroparesis
Meaning: Delayed emptying of the stomach without a physical blockage, often seen in long-standing diabetes.
In practice: Early fullness and vomiting in the diabetic patient were attributed to gastroparesis.
Word parts
- gastro- means stomach
- -paresis means weakness or partial paralysis
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