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Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine that studies the digestive system and its disorders.
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enterostomy
Medical; Gastroenterology
An ostomy, or opening, into the intestines through the abdominal wall.
celiac disease
Medical; Gastroenterology
An immune reaction to gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley. The disease causes damage to the lining of the small intestine and prevents absorption of nutrients.
gastric hypersecretion
Medical; Gastroenterology
The oversecretion of gastric acid and the hallmark symptom of zollinger-ellison syndrome.
jejunostomy
Medical; Gastroenterology
An operation to create an opening, called a stoma, between the jejunum and the abdomen.
radionuclide bleeding scans
Medical; Gastroenterology
Tests to find gastrointestinal bleeding. Radioactive material is injected in the body to highlight organs on a special camera.
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