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anorexia
lack or loss of appetite, resulting in the inability to eat
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ascites
abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdomen
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borborygmus (bor-bo-RIG-mus)
rumbling or gurgling noises that are audible at a distance and caused by passage of gas through the liquid contents of the intestine
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cholelithiasis
prsence or formation of gallstones in the gallbladder or common bile duct
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colic
spasm in any hollow or tubular soft organ esp in the colon, accompanied by pain
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Crohns disease
chronic inflammation of any portion of the intestinal tract (usually the ileum)
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deglutition
act of swallowing
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dysentery
inflammation of th intestines, esp the colon, that may be caused by ingesting contaminated food or water, which results in bloody diahrrea
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dyspepsia
epigastric discomfort feelt after eating (indigestion)
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eructation
producing gas fromt he stomach (belching)
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fecalith
fecal concretion
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gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
backflow of gastric contents into the esophagus due to a malfunction of the sphincter muscle at the inferior portion of the esophagus
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hematemesis
vomiting of blood from bleeding in the stomach or esophagus
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irritable bowel syndrome
abdominal pain and altered bowel function
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malabsorption syndrome
impaired passage of nutrients, minerals, or fluids through intestinal villi into the blood or lymph
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melena
passage of dark-colored, tarry stools, due to the presence of blood altered by intestinal juices
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obstipation
severe constipation
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oral leukoplakia
formation of white spots or patches on the mucous membrane of the tongue, lips, or cheek caused primarily by irritation
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steatorrhea (ste-a-to-RE-a)
passage of fat in large amounts in the feces due to failure to digest and absorb it
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hepatitis panel
panel of blood tests that identify the specific virus (A, B, or C) causing hepatitis by testing serum using antibodies to each of these antigens
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stool guaiac
applying a substance called guaiac to a stool sample to detect presence of occult (hidden) blood in the feces (hemoccult)
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endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (PTCP)
radiographic examination of bile duct structures
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sialography
radiologic examination of the salivary glands and ducts
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nasogastric intubation
procedure that involves insertion of a nasogastric tube through the nose into the stomach to relieve gastric distension by removing gas, food, or gastric secretions
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bariatric surgery (vertical banded gastroplasty, RGB, )
group of procedures that treat morbid obesity
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colostomy
creation of an opening of a portion of the colon through the abdominal wall to its outside surace in order to divert fecal flow to a colostomy bag
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pyloromyotomy
incision of the longitudinal and circular muscles of the pylorus
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