Hirschsprung's disease
noun
Hirsch·sprung's disease
ˈhirsh-ˌpru̇ŋz- 
: megacolon that is caused by congenital absence of ganglion cells in the muscular wall of the distal part of the colon with resulting loss of peristaltic function in this part and dilatation of the colon proximal to the aganglionic part
called also congenital megacolon
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“Hirschsprung's disease.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/Hirschsprung%27s%20disease. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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