Definition of Hirschsprung's disease in English:
Hirschsprung's disease
nounˈhɪəʃˌ(s)prʊŋzˈhirSHpro͝oNGz dəˌzēz
mass nounA congenital condition in which the rectum and part of the colon fail to develop a normal system of nerves, leading to an accumulation of faeces in the colon following birth.
Example sentencesExamples
- Anorectal manometry is indicated to demonstrate the rectoanal inhibitory reflex and to rule out Hirschsprung's disease.
- Rarely, vomiting is caused by disordered motility states, the most common of which is Hirschsprung's disease.
- Children with an organic cause for constipation, such as Hirschsprung's disease, were excluded.
- In children younger than one year of age, the possibility of Hirschsprung's disease must be considered.
- The most common associated conditions include Hirschsprung's disease and imperforate anus.
Origin
Early 20th century: named after Harald Hirschsprung (1830–1916), Danish paediatrician.
Definition of Hirschsprung's disease in US English:
Hirschsprung's disease
nounˈhirSHpro͝oNGz dəˌzēz
A congenital condition in which the rectum and part of the colon fail to develop a normal system of nerves, and consequently feces accumulate in the colon following birth.
Example sentencesExamples
- The most common associated conditions include Hirschsprung's disease and imperforate anus.
- Rarely, vomiting is caused by disordered motility states, the most common of which is Hirschsprung's disease.
- In children younger than one year of age, the possibility of Hirschsprung's disease must be considered.
- Anorectal manometry is indicated to demonstrate the rectoanal inhibitory reflex and to rule out Hirschsprung's disease.
- Children with an organic cause for constipation, such as Hirschsprung's disease, were excluded.
Origin
Early 20th century: named after Harald Hirschsprung (1830–1916), Danish pediatrician.