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Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine that studies the digestive system and its disorders.
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Gastroenterology
hyperalimentation, total parenteral nutrition
Medical; Gastroenterology
A way to provide an intravenous liquid food mixture through a special tube in the chest.
diffuse esophageal spasm
Medical; Gastroenterology
Uncoordinated contractions down the length of the esophagus that may cause pain or trouble swallowing.
motility disorders
Medical; Gastroenterology
Disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome that are of unknown cause. Symptoms such as gas, pain, constipation, and diarrhea come back repeatedly but without signs of disease or damage. Emotional ...
extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL)
Medical; Gastroenterology
A method of breaking up bile stones, gallstones, and pancreatic and renal stones that uses a specialized tool and shock waves.
amino acids
Medical; Gastroenterology
The basic building blocks of proteins. The body produces many amino acids and others come from food, which the body breaks down for use by the cells.