Gastroenterology

Gastroenterology

Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine that studies the digestive system and its disorders.

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Gastroenterology

ileal

Medical; Gastroenterology

Related to the ileum, the lowest end of the small intestine.

chronic

Medical; Gastroenterology

Refers to disorders that last a long time, often years. Chronic is the opposite of acute, or brief.

reflux esophagitis

Medical; Gastroenterology

Irritation of the esophagus occurring when stomach contents flow back into the esophagus.

gastroenterology

Medical; Gastroenterology

The field of medicine focusing on the function and disorders of the digestive system.

barium enema x ray

Medical; Gastroenterology

X ray of the rectum, colon, and lower part of the small intestine. A barium enema is given first. Barium coats the insides of organs so they will show up on the x ray.

lactose tolerance test

Medical; Gastroenterology

A test for lactase deficiency. The patient drinks a liquid that contains milk sugar. Then the patient’s blood is tested to measure the amount of milk sugar in the blood.