Crypt Distortion: Definition
Crypt distortion describes changes that affect the size, shape, and number of crypts in the colon. Crypts are tiny, specialized glands lining the inner surface of the colon. Normally, these crypts are uniform, straight, and evenly spaced, resembling a neat row of test tubes. When crypt distortion occurs, these structures become irregular, shorter, fewer in …
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