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Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine that studies the digestive system and its disorders.
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Sclerotherapy
Medical; Gastroenterology
A method of stopping upper gastrointestinal bleeding. A needle is inserted through an endoscope to send hardening agents to the place that is bleeding.
Diverticulitis
Medical; Gastroenterology
A condition that occurs when small pouches in the colon called diverticula become inflamed.
Squamous epithelium
Medical; Gastroenterology
Tissue in an organ such as the mouth or oesophagus that consists of layers of flat cells.
Gastroparesis
Medical; Gastroenterology
Nerve or muscle damage in the stomach that causes slow emptying, vomiting, nausea, or bloating.
Biopsy
Medical; Gastroenterology
A procedure in which a tiny piece of a body part, such as the colon or liver, is removed for examination with a microscope.
Anticholinergics
Medical; Gastroenterology
Medicines that are often used to treat muscle spasms in the intestine. Examples are dicyclomine and hyoscyamine. (Brand names: bentyl, levsin. )
