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Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine that studies the digestive system and its disorders.
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submucosa
Medical; Gastroenterology
A layer of connective tissue underneath the mucosa, a layer of smooth muscle.
Inguinal hernia
Medical; Gastroenterology
If the fat that protrudes into the abdomen or part of small intestine through a weak area in the muscles of the lower abdomen
dyskinesia of bile
Medical; Gastroenterology
Refers to a group of functional disorder of the biliary system and gallbladder.
Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome
Medical; Gastroenterology
Hereditary disorder causing the growth of numerous polyps in the intestines. Increases the risk of cancer.
tube feeding
Medical; Gastroenterology
A way to provide food through a tube placed in the nose, stomach, or small intestine. A tube in the nose is called a nasogastric or nasoenteral tube. A tube may be placed into the stomach or small ...
Megacolon
Medical; Gastroenterology
A huge, swollen colon that results from several different conditions. In children, megacolon is more common in boys than girls.
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