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Gastroenterology

Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine that studies the digestive system and its disorders.

Contributors in Gastroenterology

Gastroenterology

intestinal flora

Medical; Gastroenterology

The bacteria, yeasts, and fungi that normally grow in the intestines and colon.

aerophagia

Medical; Gastroenterology

A condition that occurs when a person swallows too much air, causing gas and frequent belching.

portosystemic shunt

Medical; Gastroenterology

An operation to create an opening between the portal vein and other veins around the liver to treat portal hypertension.

absorption

Medical; Gastroenterology

The way nutrients are taken up by the digestive system.

Zenker’s diverticulum

Medical; Gastroenterology

Pouches in the esophagus caused by increased pressure in and around the esophagus.

Valve

Medical; Gastroenterology

One or more flaps of tissue in the lining of an organ that controls the flow of fluid and prevents backflow.

cathartics

Medical; Gastroenterology

Medicines that relieve long-term constipation.

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