A radiographic sign of intestinal ischemia associated with haematoma formation oedema in the bowel wall; the thickened and edematous tissues encroach on the air-or contrast-filled lumen radiographically. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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(thum´print″ing) a radiographic sign appearing as smooth indentations on the barium-filled colon, as though made by depression with the thumb; seen in various disorders of the colon, especially ischemic colitis.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: thŭm′print-ing Definitions: 1. A radiographic sign of intestinal ischemia associated with hematoma formation and edema in the bowel wall; the thickened or edematous tissues encroach on the air- or contrast-filled lumen radiographically.
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