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Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine that studies the digestive system and its disorders.
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ileostomy
Medical; Gastroenterology
An operation that attaches the small intestine to an opening in the abdomen called a stoma. An ostomy pouch, attached to the stoma and worn outside the body, collects stool.
gastrointestinal tract (GI tract)
Medical; Gastroenterology
The large, muscular tube that extends from the mouth to the anus, where the movement of muscles, along with the release of hormones and enzymes, allows for the digestion of food.
cholestasis
Medical; Gastroenterology
Reduced bile flow, which may be caused by drugs or liver diseases.
diverticulum
Medical; Gastroenterology
A small pouch in the colon. These pouches are not painful and harmful unless they become inflamed.
