gastric
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Extraction rates, referring to how much of a substance is released when exposed to gastric juice, ranged from 0.11% to 7.33%.
From Science Daily
“Changes in cabin pressure and oxygen saturation, along with the vibration and motion of the plane, can inhibit gastric emptying,” Allen says.
From Scientific American
The mother-of-four travelled for a gastric sleeve operation 18 months ago but, according to her father, got sick almost straight away.
From BBC
She initially had a nasal gastric tube before she graduated to eating purée and thick liquids.
From Seattle Times
In the months after her surgery, the band that constricted her stomach slipped and she developed gastric torsion.
From Los Angeles Times
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