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cystic duct obstruction

Medical; Gastroenterology

A blockage of the cystic duct, often caused by gallstones.

sigmoidoscopy

Medical; Gastroenterology

Looking into the sigmoid colon and rectum with a flexible or rigid tube called a sigmoidoscope.

erythema nodosum

Medical; Gastroenterology

Swelling or red sores on the lower legs during flare-ups of crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. These sores show that the disease is active and usually go away when the ...

bowel

Medical; Gastroenterology

Another word for the small and large intestines.

rapid gastric emptying

Medical; Gastroenterology

A condition that occurs when food moves too fast from the stomach to the small intestine. Symptoms include nausea, pain, weakness, and sweating. This syndrome most often affects ...