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| a cosmetic surgical procedure that removes excess fat and skin from the abdomen and tightens the abdominal muscles to create a smoother, firmer profile |
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| difficult or painful digestion, often referred to as indigestion |
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| A term referring to something occurring within the stomach such as an endogastric procedure that involves accessing the interior of the stomach for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. |
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| surgical removal of half of the stomach, typically performed to treat severe ulcers or stomach cancer. |
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| surgical removal of half of the stomach, typically perfomed to treat severe ulcers or stomach cancer. |
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| a condition involving excessive levels of gastrin ( a digestive hormone) in the blood , which can lead to overproduction of stomach acid and conditions like zollinger-ellsion syndrome |
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| a condition characterized by abnormally low blood sugar levels, often causing symptoms like dizziness, weakness, and confusion, and requiring prompt treatment with glucose |
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| poor absorption of nutrients in the digestive tract, which can result from conditions like celiac disease, chrons disease, or chronic pancreatis , leading to malnutrition |
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| inflammation occuring near or adjacent to the colon, often associated with diverticulitis or infections |
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| pertaining to the area around the stomach, often used to describe inflammation, abscesses, or surgical observations in the region |
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| situated under the toungue, often reffereing to medications that dissolve beneath the toungue for quick absorption. |
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| referring to procedures or conditions that occur through the stomach, such as transgastric endoscopic procedure used for accessing abdominal organs |
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| pertaining to the abdomen, often used in conditions like celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder where the indigestion of gluten damages the small intestine |
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| pertaining to the colon and rectum, often used in the context of colorectal cancer or surgeries. |
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| a hernia of the stomach, often resulting from a weakness in the diaphragm or abdominal wall. |
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