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peristalsis

Medical; Gastroenterology

A wavelike movement of muscles in the gastrointestinal (gi) tract. Peristalsis moves food and liquid through the gi tract.

cirrhosis

Medical; Gastroenterology

A chronic liver condition caused by scar tissue and cell damage, which makes it hard for the liver to remove poisons or toxins such as alcohol and drugs from the blood. These ...

radiation colitis

Medical; Gastroenterology

Damage to the colon from radiation therapy.

adenovirus

Medical; Gastroenterology

Viruses that cause gastroenteritis and respiratory infection. Vomiting and diarrhea appear about 1 week after exposure. Infections occur all year round and most often in children ...

fecal fat test

Medical; Gastroenterology

A test to measure the body’s ability to break down and absorb fat by examining stool for fat.

corticosteroids

Medical; Gastroenterology

Medicines such as cortisone and hydrocortisone. These medicines reduce irritation from crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. They may be taken either by mouth or as ...