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necrotizing enterocolitis
Medical; Gastroenterology
A condition in which part of the tissue in the intestines is destroyed. It occurs mainly in underweight newborns.
ischemic colitis
Medical; Gastroenterology
Irritation of the colon caused by decreased blood flow. It may cause bloody diarrhea.
enzyme
Medical; Gastroenterology
Proteins in the body that control chemical reactions in the body, including energy production and metabolism.
steatorrhea
Medical; Gastroenterology
A condition in which the body cannot absorb fat. It causes a buildup of fat in the stool and loose, greasy, and foul-smelling bowel movements.
peptic ulcer
Medical; Gastroenterology
A sore in the lining of the esophagus, stomach, or duodenum, usually caused by the bacterium helicobacter pylori. An ulcer in the stomach is a gastric ulcer; an ulcer in the ...
hepatitis
Medical; Gastroenterology
An irritation of the liver that sometimes causes permanent damage. Hepatitis may be caused by viruses, medicines, or toxins.
virtual colonoscopy (VC)
Medical; Gastroenterology
A procedure that uses x rays and computers to produce two- and three-dimensional images of the colon and displays them on a screen. A vc can be performed with computerized ...
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