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pancreas

Medical; Gastroenterology

A gland that makes the hormone insulin and enzymes and fluids for digestion.

achalasia

Medical; Gastroenterology

A rare disorder of the esophagus making it difficult to swallow food because the muscle at the end of the esophagus does not relax enough for the passage to open.

duodenal ulcer

Medical; Gastroenterology

An ulcer in the lining of the first part of the small intestine, also called the duodenum.

enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)

Medical; Gastroenterology

A type of blood test usually used to measure antibodies.

rotavirus

Medical; Gastroenterology

The most common cause of infectious diarrhea in the united states, especially in children less than 2 years old. Children between the ages of 6 to 32 weeks can be vaccinated ...