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| membrane surrounding the entire abdominal cavity |
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| upper lateral resions beneath the ribs |
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| upper middle region below the sternum |
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| accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity |
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| frequent loose or liquid stools |
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| excessive level of bilirubin in the blood |
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| yellow discolorationof the skin, sclera and other tissues caused by excessive bilirubin in the blood |
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| dark-colored, tarry stool caused by old blood |
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| inflammation of the esophagus |
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| inflammation of the stomach |
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| inflammation of the tongue |
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| inflammation of the parotid gland |
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| narrowed condition of the pylorus |
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| inflammation of a salivary gland |
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| inflammation of the mouth |
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| inflammation of the appendix |
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| inflammation of the colon |
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| an abnormal side pocket in the gastrointestinal tract |
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| presence of diverticula in the gastrointestinal, especially the colon |
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| inflammation of the diverticula |
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| inflammation of the intestine characterized by frequent, bloody stools |
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| inflammation of the small intestine |
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| swollen, twisted vein in the anal region |
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| prolapse of one part of the intestine into the lumen of the adjoining part |
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| inflammation of the lower portion of the small intestine |
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| inflammation of the peritoneum |
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| inflammation of the rectum and the anus |
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| twisting of the bowel on itself, causing obstruction |
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| inflammation of the bile ducts |
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| inflammation of the gallbladder |
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| presence of stones in the common bile duct |
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| presence of stones in the gallbladder or bile ducts |
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| chronic disease characterized by degeneration of liver tissue |
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| inflammation of the liver |
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| inflammation of the pancreas |
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| examination of the rectum and anus |
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| examination of the sigmoid colon |
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| esophagogastroduodenoscopy |
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| examination of the lining of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum |
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| examination of the abdominal cavity |
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| puncture of the abdomen for aspiration of fluid |
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| puncture of the abdomen for aspiration of fluid in the peritoneal cavity |
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| union of two hollow vessels |
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| excision of a diseased appendix |
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| excision of the gallbladder |
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| creation of an opening in the colon through the abdominal wall to create an abdominal anus, allowing stool to bypass a diseased portion of the colon |
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| partial or complete removal of the stomach |
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| formation of an artificial opening between the stomach and small intestine |
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| excision of all or part of the tongue |
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| surgical creation of an opening on the abdomen to which the end of the ileum is attached, providing a passageway for ileal discharges |
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| incision into the abdomen |
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| repair of the anus and rectum |
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| drug that prevents or stops vomiting |
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