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intestinal adhesions

Medical; Gastroenterology

Bands of fibrous tissue that can connect the loops of the intestines to each other, to other abdominal organs, or to the abdominal wall. These bands can pull sections of the ...

mucus

Medical; Gastroenterology

A clear liquid made by the intestines that coats and protects tissues in the gastrointestinal tract.

triple therapy

Medical; Gastroenterology

A combination of three antibiotics used to treat helicobacter pylori infection and ulcers. Drugs that stop the body from making acid are often added to the triple therapy to ...

stomach ulcer

Medical; Gastroenterology

An open sore in the lining of the stomach.

stenosis

Medical; Gastroenterology

The abnormal narrowing of a body opening.

endoscopy

Medical; Gastroenterology

A procedure that uses an endoscope to diagnose or treat a condition.

karaya

Medical; Gastroenterology

A plant-derived adhesive used in ostomy appliances.