Pavlov pouch
noun
: an isolated portion of the stomach separated by surgical operation from the main part, open to the exterior, and used for study of gastric secretion
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“Pavlov pouch.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/Pavlov%20pouch. Accessed 4 Dec. 2025.
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