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| (Body Mass Index) A measurement of a body fat based on height and weight, used to assess whether an individual is underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese. |
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| (Esophagogastroduodenoscopy) A diagnostic procedure in which a flexible endoscope is used to examine the esophagus, stomach, and upper part of the small intestine (duodenum). |
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| (Failure to Thrive) A condition in infants or children characterized by insufficient weight gain or growth, often caused by inadequate nutrition or underlying medical conditions. |
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| (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) A chronic condition in which stomach acid or bile flows back into the esophagus, causing symptoms such as heartburn, regurgitation, and difficulty swallowing. |
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| (Gastrointestinal) Referring to the digestive system, which includes the stomach, intestines, and associated organs involved in digestion and nutrient absorption. |
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| (Inguinal Hernia) A condition in which a portion of the intestine or abdominal tissue protrudes through a weak spot in the inguinal canal, causing a bulge in the groin. |
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| (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) A group of chronic inflammatory conditions affecting the gastrointestinal tract, primarily including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. |
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| (Inflammatory Bowel Syndrome) A common functional gastrointestinal disorder characterized by symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, and altered bowel habits (constipation, diarrhea, or both). |
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| (Nasogastric Tube) A tube inserted through the nose into the stomach, used for feeding, administering medications, or draining stomach contents. |
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| (Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease) A condition characterized by excess fat accumulation in the liver not caused by alcohol consumption, often associated with obesity, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome. |
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| (Peptic Ulcer Disease) A condition characterized by open sores or ulcers in the lining of the stomach or duodenum, often caused by Helicobacter pylori infection or the use of NSAIDS. |
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| (Parenteral Nutrition) A method of providing nutrition intravenously, bypassing the digestive tract, often used in patients with severe gastrointestinal conditions or after surgery. |
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| (Ulcerative Colitis) A form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes chronic inflammation and ulcers in the colon and rectum, leading to symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, and rectal bleeding. |
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| Named after: Johann Conrad Brunner, a Swiss anatomist. Glands in the duodenum that secrete alkaline mucus to protect the intestinal lining. These glands help neutralize stomach acid in the small intestine, playing a key role in preventing damage to the intestinal mucosa. |
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| Named after: Burrell Crohn, an American gastroenterologist . A chronic inflammatory condition of the gastrointestinal tract, often affecting the ileum and colon. Symptoms include abdominal pain, diarrhea, weight loss, and malnutrition. It is a type of inflammatory bowel disease.(IBD) |
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Named after: Augustin Nicolas Gilbert. A French physician.
A hereditary liver disorder resulting in mildly elevated bilirubin levels, typically without significant symptoms. It is often detected incidentally routine blood tests and is usually benign. |
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| Named after: Allen Whipple, an American surgeon. a complex surgical operation that primarily involves removing the head of the pancreas and other surrounding organs to treat tumors or other conditions |
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| Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, a procedure to diagnose and treat problems in the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, and pancreas. |
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| Nausea and vomiting, common symptoms that can indicate various gastrointestinal issues |
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| Abdomen, the area containing the digestive organs. |
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| Common bile duct, which carries bile from the liver and gallbladder |
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| Fecal occult blood test, used to detect hidden blood in the stool. |
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| Upper gastrointestinal (series/tract). |
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| Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy, a feeding tube inserted into the stomach |
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| Helicobacter pylori, a bacteria that can cause stomach ulcers. |
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| Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, a procedure to diagnose and treat problems in the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, and pancreas |
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| Fecal occult blood test, used to detect hidden blood in the stool. |
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| Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy, a feeding tube inserted into the stomach |
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| This is the cup-like sac within the nephron of the kidney that surrounds the glomerulus and collects the filtrate |
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| This refers to the muscular strands connecting the ureteric orifices to the uvula, bounding the trigone of the urinary bladder. |
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| These are the renal columns, extensions of the kidney's cortex that project into the medulla. |
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