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Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine that studies the digestive system and its disorders.
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pancreas
Medical; Gastroenterology
A gland that makes the hormone insulin and enzymes and fluids for digestion.
achalasia
Medical; Gastroenterology
A rare disorder of the esophagus making it difficult to swallow food because the muscle at the end of the esophagus does not relax enough for the passage to open.
duodenal ulcer
Medical; Gastroenterology
An ulcer in the lining of the first part of the small intestine, also called the duodenum.
enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)
Medical; Gastroenterology
A type of blood test usually used to measure antibodies.
rotavirus
Medical; Gastroenterology
The most common cause of infectious diarrhea in the united states, especially in children less than 2 years old. Children between the ages of 6 to 32 weeks can be vaccinated against the virus. (Brand ...
esophageal varices
Medical; Gastroenterology
Large veins in the esophagus that occur when the liver is not working properly. If the veins burst, the bleeding can cause death.
