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irrigation
Medical; Gastroenterology
Cleansing of a cavity or tube with fluid. Example: when an enema is given through a colostomy stoma to cleanse the large bowel.
pouch
Medical; Gastroenterology
1. A special bag worn over a stoma to collect stool. 2. An internal, surgically constructed cavity.
hydrogen
Medical; Gastroenterology
An odorless, colorless, flammable gas that combines chemically to form water.
colonic conduit
Medical; Gastroenterology
A surgical procedure that uses a section of the large bowel, instead of the small intestine, to form a channel for urinary drainage.
abdominal migraine
Medical; Gastroenterology
Sudden, repeated attacks of abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting, usually in children who later develop migraine headaches. A headache may also be present.
esophageal manometry
Medical; Gastroenterology
A test to measure muscle contraction in the esophagus.
anoscopy
Medical; Gastroenterology
A test to look for anal fissures, fistulas, hemorrhoids, or cancer. A special instrument called an anoscope is used to look into the anus.
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