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Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine that studies the digestive system and its disorders.
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Wilson disease
Medical; Gastroenterology
An inherited disorder in which too much copper builds up in the liver and is slowly released into other parts of the body. The overload can cause severe liver and brain damage if not treated with ...
Peutz-Jeghers syndrome
Medical; Gastroenterology
An inherited condition causing many polyps to grow in the intestine. It poses an increased risk of cancer.
