Antimesenteric portion

What does "Antimesenteric portion" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

The "antimesenteric portion" is a term used in medicine to describe a specific part of the intestines. The intestines are like a long tube, and one side of this tube is attached to the rest of the body by a fold of tissue. This fold is called the mesentery. The side of the intestines that is not attached to the mesentery is called the "antimesenteric portion". It's like the free edge of a rolled-up carpet.

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