Mallory-Weiss syndrome
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| Mallory-Weiss syndrome | |
|---|---|
| Term | Mallory-Weiss syndrome |
| Short definition | a condition associated with alcoholism in which the lower end of the esophagus tears, causing vomiting of blood |
| Type | Medical term |
| Specialty | General |
| Language | English |
| Source | AMA |
| Comments | |
Mallory-Weiss syndrome (definition) a condition associated with alcoholism in which the lower end of the esophagus tears, causing vomiting of blood
==Mallory-Weiss syndrome (overview)==