gastric dilatation-volvulus
- gastric dilatation-volvulus
- a condition in dogs, consisting of excessive dilatation of the stomach; it is usually seen in large deep-chested breeds, the result of swallowing of air. If untreated, the dilatation can progress to fatal volvulus.
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