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Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine that studies the digestive system and its disorders.
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continent ileostomy
Medical; Gastroenterology
An operation to create an internal pouch from part of the small intestine. Stool that collects in the pouch is removed by inserting a small tube through an opening made in the abdomen.
feces
Medical; Gastroenterology
The solid waste that passes through the rectum as a bowel movement. Feces are undigested food, bacteria, mucus, and dead cells.
computerized tomography (CT) scan
Medical; Gastroenterology
An x ray that produces pictures of the body.
ostomate
Medical; Gastroenterology
A person who has an ostomy. Also called an ostomist in some countries.
chronic idiopathic constipation
Medical; Gastroenterology
Constipation caused by a disturbance of colonic or anorectal motor function of unknown cause.
anorectal atresia
Medical; Gastroenterology
The lack of a normal opening between the rectum and anus.
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