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Erythematous mucosa means that the innermost layer of the large intestine (closest to where the food passes through) is red and inflamed.

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what is irregular mucosa at the junction of the descending and sigmoid colon

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What is ileal mucosa?

what is ilial mucosa


What is a buccal mucosa?

Buccal mucosa is the mucosa lining the inside of the cheeks, and lips. Although the mucosa lining the inside of the lips is sometimes referred to labial mucosa, but it essentially just a continuation of the buccal mucosa. It is composed of stratified non-keritinised epithelium.This type of epithelliem in the oral cavity is also termed 'lining mucosa'. As apposed to 'masticatory mucosa' which covers the hard palate, attached gingiva, and dorsal surface of the tongue. There is also 'specialized mucosa' which is only found on the dorsal surface f the tongue.


What does mucosa consist of and what is its function?

Gingival Oral mucosa almost continuously lines the oral cavity. Oral mucosa is composed of stratified squamous epithelium that overlies connective tissues. The oral mucosa includes ducts of salivary glands in various region of the oral cavity. Although oral mucosa is present through the mouth, different types of mucosal tissues are present in different regions of the mouth. The three main types of oral mucosa found in the oral mucosa includes the attached gingiva, hard plate and dorsum (upper surface) of the tongue. mucosa In the top surface, of the tongue, both masticatory mucosa and specialized mucosa are present in the form of lingual papillae. These papillae are associated with sensations of taste


What do the folds in the stomach mucosa do?

Folds in the stomach increase the surface area of the mucosa. So you can have more of secreations available for digestion of food.


Epithelium lamina propria and muscularis mucosae are levels of which layer of the GI tract?

The epithelium, lamina propria, and muscularis mucosae are levels of the mucosa, which is the innermost layer of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. The mucosa is responsible for absorption and secretion.

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What does mucosa mean?

It means tissue of the colon


What is abnormal mucosa in the stomach?

Antrum is the internal lining of the stomach. When the appearance of the lining becomes red or inflamed, a condition called erythema is occurring which will lead to gastritis or peptic ulcer. Erythema is usually caused by high exposure to acid or overdose of medicine intake such as Ibuprofen.


What does benign colon mucosa mean?

It means tissue of the colon


Folds in the gastric mucosa?

The folds of the gastric mucosa are called RUGAE.


What is ileal mucosa?

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What does abnormal t wave mean?

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What is the plural of mucosa?

The plural form of mucosa is mucosae.


What does the word ulcerated mean?

It mean the skin or the mucosa (the linieng of the mouth etc.) is gone due to mechanical trauma or infection.


What is the medical term meaning the presence of abnormal side pockets in a hollow organ such as the intestines?

Diverticulosis. If inflamed, it's diverticulitis.


What is scarred mucosa in the rectum?

what is erythematous mucosa in the distal rectum


What is a buccal mucosa?

Buccal mucosa is the mucosa lining the inside of the cheeks, and lips. Although the mucosa lining the inside of the lips is sometimes referred to labial mucosa, but it essentially just a continuation of the buccal mucosa. It is composed of stratified non-keritinised epithelium.This type of epithelliem in the oral cavity is also termed 'lining mucosa'. As apposed to 'masticatory mucosa' which covers the hard palate, attached gingiva, and dorsal surface of the tongue. There is also 'specialized mucosa' which is only found on the dorsal surface f the tongue.


What does abnormal t-wave mean?

Abnormality can be due to abnormal heart rhythms or cardiac muscle defects.