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Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine that studies the digestive system and its disorders.
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bloating
Medical; Gastroenterology
A fullness or swelling in the abdomen that often occurs after meals.
infectious diarrhea
Medical; Gastroenterology
Diarrhea caused by infection from bacteria, viruses, or parasites.
alactasia
Medical; Gastroenterology
An inherited condition causing a lack of the enzyme needed to digest milk sugar.
prokinetic drugs
Medical; Gastroenterology
Medicines that cause muscles in the gastrointestinal tract to move food. Examples are bethanechol and metoclopramide. (Brand names: duvoid, reglan. )
vagotomy
Medical; Gastroenterology
An operation to cut the vagus nerve. This procedure causes the stomach to produce less acid but also to empty abnormally.
gas
Medical; Gastroenterology
Air that results from the normal breakdown of food. The gases are passed out of the body through the rectum (flatus) or the mouth (burping).
villi
Medical; Gastroenterology
Tiny, fingerlike projections on the surface of the small intestine that help with nutrient absorption.
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