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Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine that studies the digestive system and its disorders.
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Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology
Medical; Gastroenterology
The field of medicine focusing on the function and disorders of the digestive system.
Barium enema x ray
Medical; Gastroenterology
X ray of the rectum, colon, and lower part of the small intestine. A barium enema is given first. Barium coats the insides of organs so they will show up on the x ray.
Lactose tolerance test
Medical; Gastroenterology
A test for lactase deficiency. The patient drinks a liquid that contains milk sugar. Then the patient's blood is tested to measure the amount of milk sugar in the blood.
Campylobacter pylori
Medical; Gastroenterology
The original name for the bacterium that causes ulcers. The new name is helicobacter pylori.
Ampulla of Vater
Medical; Gastroenterology
The opening of the common bile duct and pancreatic duct into the duodenum.
Sphincter of Oddi
Medical; Gastroenterology
The muscle between the common bile duct and pancreatic ducts.
Hydrogen
Medical; Gastroenterology
An odorless, colorless, flammable gas that combines chemically to form water.
