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What is erythematous and vascular-pattern-decreased mucosa in the sigmoid colon?

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A description of the: Erythematous means red and decreased vascular pattern applies to the blood vessels that go through this area.Erythematous could be suggestine of inflammation.

Answered 3/4/2019

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