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| Esophagogastroduodenoscopy; a diagnostic procedure in which a flexible endoscope is used to examine the esophgus, stomach and upper part of the small intestine |
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| Failure To Thrive; a condition in infants or children characterized by insufficient weight gain or growth often casued by inadequate nutrition or underlying medical conditions |
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| Gastroesophegeal Reflux Disease; a chronic condition in which stomach acid or bile flows back into the esophagus |
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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 |
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| Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease; A condition characterized by excess fat accumulation in the liver not caused by alcohol consumption, often w/ obesity, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome |
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| Peptic Ulcer Disease; a condition characterized by open sores/ulcers in the lining of the stomach or duodenum |
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| Parenteral Nutrition; a method of providing nutrition intravenously, bypassing the digestive tract, often used in patients w/ severe gastrointestinal conditions after surgery |
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| Ulcerative Colitis; a form of inflammatory bowl disease (IBD) that causes 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; these are glands in the duodenum that secrete alkaline mucus to protect the intestinal lining that helps neutralize stomach acid in the small intestine |
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| Named after Burrill Crohn, an American gastroenterologist; a chronic inflammatory condition of the gastrointestinal tract, often affecting the ileum and colon |
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| Named after Augustin Nicolas Gilbert, a French physician; a hereditary liver disorder resulting in mildly elevated bilirubin levels, typically w/o significant symptoms |
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| Named after Allen Whipple, an American surgeon; a complex procedure that involves removing the head of the pancreas, part of the small intestine, the gallbladder, and bile duct. Procedure used to primarily treat pancreatic cancer or other diseases affecting the pancreas and nearby organs. |
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| Acute Renal Failure; a sudden loss of kidney function, leading to the accumulation of waste products in the blood and an imbalance of electrolytes |
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| Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia; a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland that can cause urinary symptoms such as difficulty starting urination or a weak urine stream, common in older men |
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| Catheterization; the insertion of a catheter (a thin flexible tube) into the bladder to drain urine, monitor output, or deliver medications directly to the urinary tract |
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| Chronic Kidney Disease; a long-term condition characterized by the gradual loss of kidney function over time, potentially leading to end-stage renal disease if untreated |
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| Cystoscopy; a diagnostic procedure in which a thin flexible scope is inserted through the urethra to examine the bladder and urethra for abnormalities |
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| Digital Rectal Examination; a manual exam where a healthcare provider inserts a finger into the rectum to check for abnormalities in the prostate gland or rectal area |
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| End-Stage Renal Disease; the final stage of chronic kidney disease where the kidneys can no longer support the body's needs, often requiring dialysis or kidney transplantation |
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| Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy; a non-invasive procedure that uses chock waves to break up kidney stones into smaller pieces, allowing them to pass through the urinary tract |
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| Polycystic Kidney Disease; a genetic disorder characterized by the development of fluid-filled cysts in the kidneys, which can lead to kidney enlargement and impaired function |
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| Transurethral resection of the Prostate; a surgical procedure ti remove part of the prostate through the urethra to relieve symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate |
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| An infection affecting any part of the urinary system, including the bladder, urethra, or kidneys |
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| Named after Frederic Bartter, an American endocrinologist; a rare genetic condition affecting the kidney's ability to reabsorb sodium, leading to hypokalemia, metabolic alkalosis, and dehydration |
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| Named afterSir William Bowman, an English surgeon; a cup-shaped structure in teh nephron of the kidney tht surrounds the glomerulus and collects the filtrate from the blood plasma |
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| Named After Friedrich Gustav Jakob Henle, a German anatomist; the U-shaped portion of the nephron, crucial for concentrating urine by creating a gradient in the kidney's medulla |
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