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fiber
Medical; Gastroenterology
A substance in foods that comes from plants. Fiber helps keep stool soft so that it moves smoothly through the colon. Soluble fiber dissolves in water and is found in beans, ...
small bowel follow-through
Medical; Gastroenterology
X rays of the small intestine taken as barium liquid passes through the organ.
flatulence
Medical; Gastroenterology
Excessive gas in the stomach or intestine that can cause bloating and flatus.
loop ileostomy
Medical; Gastroenterology
A temporary ileostomy in which a loop of the small intestine is pulled through the abdominal wall to create a stoma.
colorectal transit study
Medical; Gastroenterology
A test that reveals how stool moves through the colon. The patient swallows capsules that contain small markers and an x ray tracks the movement of the capsules through the colon.
giardiasis
Medical; Gastroenterology
An infection of the parasite giardia lamblia caused by spoiled food or unclean water. It can cause diarrhea.
ileoanal pouch anastomosis
Medical; Gastroenterology
An operation to remove the colon and inner lining of the rectum. The outer muscle of the rectum is not removed. The bottom end of the small intestine (ileum) is pulled through the ...
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