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Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine that studies the digestive system and its disorders.
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Gastroenterology
Mucosal lining
Medical; Gastroenterology
The lining of gastrointestinal tract organs that absorb nutrients and fluid, form a barrier, and produce mucus.
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Medical; Gastroenterology
An endoscopic examination of the rectum and sigmoid colon.
Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP)
Medical; Gastroenterology
An inherited disease characterised by the presence of 100 or more polyps in the colon. The polyps lead to colorectal cancer if not treated.
Gluten
Medical; Gastroenterology
A protein found in wheat, rye, and barley. In people with celiac disease, gluten damages the lining of the small intestine or causes sores on the skin.
Jejunum
Medical; Gastroenterology
The middle section of the small intestine between the duodenum and ileum.
Spleen
Medical; Gastroenterology
The organ that cleans blood and makes white blood cells. White blood cells attack bacteria and other foreign cells.
