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Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine that studies the digestive system and its disorders.
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Portal vein
Medical; Gastroenterology
The large vein that carries blood from the intestines and spleen to the liver.
Microvillus inclusion disease
Medical; Gastroenterology
A disease characterised by severe diarrhoea beginning the first few days after birth. It is life threatening.
Lactase deficiency
Medical; Gastroenterology
A lack of the lactase enzyme, causing lactose intolerance.
Prolapse
Medical; Gastroenterology
A condition that occurs when a body part slips from its normal position.
Barium meal
Medical; Gastroenterology
X rays of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum. The patient swallows barium before x rays are taken. Barium makes the organs show up on x rays.
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