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chronic
Medical; Gastroenterology
Refers to disorders that last a long time, often years. Chronic is the opposite of acute, or brief.
reflux esophagitis
Medical; Gastroenterology
Irritation of the esophagus occurring when stomach contents flow back into the esophagus.
gastroenterology
Medical; Gastroenterology
The field of medicine focusing on the function and disorders of the digestive system.
barium enema x ray
Medical; Gastroenterology
X ray of the rectum, colon, and lower part of the small intestine. A barium enema is given first. Barium coats the insides of organs so they will show up on the x ray.
lactose tolerance test
Medical; Gastroenterology
A test for lactase deficiency. The patient drinks a liquid that contains milk sugar. Then the patient’s blood is tested to measure the amount of milk sugar in the blood.
Campylobacter pylori
Medical; Gastroenterology
The original name for the bacterium that causes ulcers. The new name is helicobacter pylori.
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