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GAVE is the abbreviation for Gastric Antral Vascular Ectasia. GAVE is an uncommon cause of GI bleeding or iron deficiency anemia. The problem was first identified in 1952. 71% of all cases are diagnosed in women with the average age of 73.

Gastric: stomach + pertaining to

Antral: last part of the stomach

Vascular: blood vessels

Ectasia: dilation

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