lesser curvature of the stomach
Anatomical term referring to the shorter, concave border of the stomach. Used in medical and biological contexts.
Blood vessels run along the lesser curvature of the stomach.
An ulcer was found on the lesser curvature during the endoscopy.
Standard kanji form in medical contexts.
Variant using the traditional form of 弯; less common but still seen in some anatomical texts.
From 小 (small) + 弯 (curve), a direct calque of the anatomical term 'lesser curvature'.