Meaning & use

Antral

adjective·Academic

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Relating to an antrum, a natural cavity or chamber in the body, such as the lower part of the stomach.

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The endoscopy revealed mild antral inflammation of the stomach lining.

Antral follicles in the ovary are visible on ultrasound before ovulation.

A note on using this word

Commonly paired with "gastritis" in medicine ("antral gastritis") and with "follicle" in reproductive imaging.

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