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mucosal protective drugs
Medical; Gastroenterology
Medicines that protect the stomach lining from acid. Examples are sucralfate and misoprostol. (Brand names: carafate, cytotec, mylanta, maalox. )
biliary stricture
Medical; Gastroenterology
A narrowing of the biliary tract from scar tissue that results from injury, disease, pancreatitis, infection, gallstones, or cancer.
ileoanal pull-through intestine
Medical; Gastroenterology
An operation to remove the colon and inner lining of the rectum. The outer muscle of the rectum is not removed. The bottom end of the small intestine (ileum) is pulled through the ...
escherichia coli (E. coli)
Medical; Gastroenterology
A family of bacteria found in the gastrointestinal tract. Some forms may cause diarrhea.
allergy
Medical; Gastroenterology
A condition in which the body’s immune system has an over-reaction to certain foods, animals, plants, or other substances.
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