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gastric gland
noun[ C ]
anatomy specializeduk /ˌɡæs.trɪk ˈɡlænd/ us /ˌɡæs.trɪk ˈɡlænd/
any of several glands(= small organs) in the stomach that produce liquid chemicals that help the body digest food :
This hormone causes the gastric glands in the lining of the stomach wall to produce gastric juice.
Partially digested food enters the duodenum and encourages gastric gland activity.
This condition is characterized by a loss of gastric glands and is associated with an increased cancer risk.
The drug was used to inhibit secretions by gastric glands.
The gastric glands occur over the entire surface of the stomach, except near the cardia and pylorus.
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