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Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine that studies the digestive system and its disorders.
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hepatitis B vaccine
Medical; Gastroenterology
A vaccination to prevent hepatitis b. The vaccine leads the body to make its own protection (antibodies) against the virus.
hepatitis B immunoglobulin (HBIg)
Medical; Gastroenterology
A vaccination that gives short-term protection against hepatitis b.
Bernstein test
Medical; Gastroenterology
A test used to find out if heartburn is caused by acid in the esophagus. The test involves dripping a mild acid, similar to stomach acid, through a tube placed in the esophagus.
esophageal pH monitoring
Medical; Gastroenterology
A test to measure the amount of acid in the esophagus.
Mallory-Weiss tear
Medical; Gastroenterology
A tear in the lower end of the esophagus caused by severe vomiting.
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori)
Medical; Gastroenterology
A spiral-shaped bacterium found in the stomach. H. Pylori damages the stomach and tissue in the first part of the small intestine, causing ulcers. Previously called campylobacter pylori.
Dieulafoy’s lesion
Medical; Gastroenterology
A small erosion in the stomach that causes heavy gastrointestinal bleeding.
