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Definition of Enteroptosis
1. Noun. An abnormally downward position of the intestines in the abdominal cavity.
Medical Definition of Enteroptosis
1. Enteroptosia Abnormal descent of the intestines in the abdominal cavity, usually associated with falling of the other viscera. Origin: entero-+ G. Ptosis, a falling (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Enteroptosis
Literary usage of Enteroptosis
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Monographic Medicine by William Robie Patten Emerson, Guido Guerrini, William Brown, Wendell Christopher Phillips, John Whitridge Williams, John Appleton Swett, Hans Günther, Mario Mariotti, Hugh Grant Rowell (1916)
"... enteroptosis, often prolapse of the liver and spleen, with—in a large number
of cases—mobile kidney. There is, in most cases a train of prominent ..."
2. A Text-book of the practice of medicine by Hobart Amory Hare (1907)
"enteroptosis is a condition in which the intestines fall to a lower ... Of the
various names which have been applied to this state, other than enteroptosis, ..."
3. Diseases of the stomach: Their Special Pathology, Diagnosis, and Treatment by John Conrad Hemmeter (1902)
"enteroptosis is a disease in which the liver and the kidneys have descended from
their normal positions, and are movable. The stomach is often found ..."
4. Diet in Health and Disease by Julius Friedenwald, John Ruhräh (1919)
"... and enteroptosis is mainly mechanical,—requiring the use of well-fitting
abdominal bandages, massage, and electricity,—much can be accomplished by ..."
5. The Prophylaxis and Treatment of Internal Disease: Designed for the Use of by Frederick Forchheimer (1910)
"In infants the habitual use of medicines should never be countenanced, for the
cause should always be treated. V. enteroptosis ..."
6. The Principles and Practice of Medicine: Designed for the Use of by William Osler, Thomas McCrae (1916)
"... gastro-intestinal irritation, rhubarb and soda or gray powder may be given.
In older children the diet should be carefully regulated. VI. enteroptosis ..."
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