LINITIS PLASTICA
\lɪnˈa͡ɪtɪs plˈastɪkə], \lɪnˈaɪtɪs plˈastɪkə], \l_ɪ_n_ˈaɪ_t_ɪ_s p_l_ˈa_s_t_ɪ_k_ə]\
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A condition where the stomach wall becomes thickened, rubbery and loses its ability to distend. The stomach assumes a "leather bottle" shape. It is most often seen in adenocarcinoma of the stomach. The term is often used synonymously with diffuse adenocarcinoma of the stomach.
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