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Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine that studies the digestive system and its disorders.
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Computerised tomography (CT) scan
Medical; Gastroenterology
An x ray that produces pictures of the body.
Ostomate
Medical; Gastroenterology
A person who has an ostomy. Also called an ostomist in some countries.
Chronic idiopathic constipation
Medical; Gastroenterology
Constipation caused by a disturbance of colonic or anorectal motor function of unknown cause.
Anorectal atresia
Medical; Gastroenterology
The lack of a normal opening between the rectum and anus.
Eosinophilic esophagitis
Medical; Gastroenterology
A disease in which the lining of the oesophagus becomes infiltrated with a type of white blood cell called an eosinophil.
Gallbladder
Medical; Gastroenterology
The organ that stores the bile made in the liver and that is connected to the liver by bile ducts. The gallbladder can store about 2 tablespoons of bile. Eating signals the gallbladder to empty the ...
Chloride channel activators
Medical; Gastroenterology
Medication used to increase intestinal fluid and motility to help stool pass, thereby reducing the symptoms of constipation. An example is lubiprostone. (Brand name: amitiza. )
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