greater curvature of the stomach
Anatomical term referring to the longer, convex border of the stomach. Used in medical and biological contexts.
The greater curvature of the stomach is longer than the lesser curvature.
An ulcer was found on the greater curvature side.
Standard kanji form for this anatomical term.
Variant with the traditional form of 弯; both are used in medical contexts.
From 大 (large) + 弯 (curve), a direct anatomical calque. The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the term is standard in medical Japanese.