Gastroenterology

Gastroenterology

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

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Gastroenterology

necrotizing enterocolitis

Medical; Gastroenterology

A condition in which part of the tissue in the intestines is destroyed. It occurs mainly in underweight newborns.

ischemic colitis

Medical; Gastroenterology

Irritation of the colon caused by decreased blood flow. It may cause bloody diarrhea.

enzyme

Medical; Gastroenterology

Proteins in the body that control chemical reactions in the body, including energy production and metabolism.

steatorrhea

Medical; Gastroenterology

A condition in which the body cannot absorb fat. It causes a buildup of fat in the stool and loose, greasy, and foul-smelling bowel movements.

A sore in the lining of the esophagus, stomach, or duodenum, usually caused by the bacterium helicobacter pylori. An ulcer in the stomach is a gastric ulcer; an ulcer in the duodenum is a duodenal ...

hepatitis

Medical; Gastroenterology

An irritation of the liver that sometimes causes permanent damage. Hepatitis may be caused by viruses, medicines, or toxins.

virtual colonoscopy (VC)

Medical; Gastroenterology

A procedure that uses x rays and computers to produce two- and three-dimensional images of the colon and displays them on a screen. A vc can be performed with computerized tomography (ct), also ...