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liver function tests

Medical; Gastroenterology

Blood tests that may indicate abnormalities of the liver or biliary system.

ileoanal reservoir

Medical; Gastroenterology

A colonlike pouch created from the last several inches of the ileum. The pouch allows stool to exit through the anus after the colon is removed.

spleen

Medical; Gastroenterology

The organ that cleans blood and makes white blood cells. White blood cells attack bacteria and other foreign cells.

proctocolectomy

Medical; Gastroenterology

An operation to remove the colon and rectum.

portal vein

Medical; Gastroenterology

The large vein that carries blood from the intestines and spleen to the liver.

microvillus inclusion disease

Medical; Gastroenterology

A disease characterized by severe diarrhea beginning the first few days after birth. It is life threatening.

anorectal

Medical; Gastroenterology

Related to, or involving, both the rectum and anus.