angle of His en · NOUN
Etymology
Posthumously named after Wilhelm His Jr. in 1906 by Daniel John Cunningham.
Meanings
- The acute angle formed between the cardia at the entrance to the stomach, and the esophagus. It forms a valve that prevents reflux of stomach acid etc.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| angles of His | Number=Plur | lexicographic |