dilation of the stomach with gastric retention in diabetic patients, commonly seen in association with severe acidosis or coma.
gas·tro·pa·re·sis di·a·be·ti·co·rum
(gastrō-păr-ēsis dīă-bet-ti-kōrŭm) Dilation of stomach with gastric retention in diabetic patients, commonly seen in association with severe acidosis or coma.