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revision

Medical; Gastroenterology

An operation to modify the effects of a previous operation.

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.

hyperchlorhydria

Medical; Gastroenterology

Having too much hydrochloric acid in the stomach.

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 ...

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.