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Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine that studies the digestive system and its disorders.
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inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
Medical; Gastroenterology
Long-lasting disorders that cause irritation and ulcers in the gastrointestinal tract. The most common disorders are ulcerative colitis and crohn’s disease.
fermentation
Medical; Gastroenterology
The process of bacteria breaking down undigested food and releasing alcohols, acids, and gases.
esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)
Medical; Gastroenterology
An exam of the upper digestive tract using an endoscope.
galactose
Medical; Gastroenterology
A type of sugar in milk products and sugar beets. The body also makes galactose.
fulminant hepatic failure (FHF)
Medical; Gastroenterology
Liver failure that occurs suddenly in a previously healthy person. The most common causes of fhf are acute hepatitis, acetaminophen overdose, and liver damage from prescription drugs.
hernia
Medical; Gastroenterology
The part of an internal organ that pushes through an opening in the organ’s wall. Most hernias occur in the abdominal area. For an example, see inguinal hernia.
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