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gastroparesis
Medical; Gastroenterology
Nerve or muscle damage in the stomach that causes slow emptying, vomiting, nausea, or bloating.
biopsy
Medical; Gastroenterology
A procedure in which a tiny piece of a body part, such as the colon or liver, is removed for examination with a microscope.
anticholinergics
Medical; Gastroenterology
Medicines that are often used to treat muscle spasms in the intestine. Examples are dicyclomine and hyoscyamine. (Brand names: bentyl, levsin. )
colonoscopic polypectomy
Medical; Gastroenterology
The removal of tumorlike growths called polyps by using a device inserted through a colonoscope.
antrectomy
Medical; Gastroenterology
An operation to remove the lower portion of the stomach, called the antrum. This operation helps reduce the amount of stomach acid. It is rarely used when a person has ...
cystic duct
Medical; Gastroenterology
The tube that carries bile from the gallbladder into the common bile duct.
dehydration
Medical; Gastroenterology
Loss of fluids from the body, sometimes caused by diarrhea. It may result in the loss of important salts and minerals.
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