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malnutrition

Medical; Gastroenterology

A condition caused by not eating enough food or not eating a balanced diet.

primary biliary cirrhosis

Medical; Gastroenterology

A chronic liver disease that slowly destroys the bile ducts in the liver, preventing the release of bile. Long-term irritation of the liver may cause scarring and cirrhosis in ...

short bowel syndrome

Medical; Gastroenterology

Problems related to absorbing nutrients after removal of part of the small intestine. Symptoms include diarrhea, weakness, and weight loss.

esophageal perforation

Medical; Gastroenterology

A hole in the esophagus, which may be caused by a disease or medical procedure.

biliary tract

Medical; Gastroenterology

Made up of the gallbladder and the bile ducts.

esophageal atresia

Medical; Gastroenterology

A birth defect in which the esophagus lacks the opening to allow food to pass into the stomach.

motility

Medical; Gastroenterology

The movement of food through the digestive tract.