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| Without, lack of Example: Anuria – The absence of urine production, often indicating kidney failure or severe dehydration, requiring immediate medical evaluation and treatment. |
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| Through, complete Example: Dialysis is a medical procedure that removes waste products and excess fluid from the blood when the kidneys can no longer function properly. |
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| Difficult, painful, or abnormal Example: Dysuria – Painful or difficult urination, often caused by urinary tract infections (UTIs), kidney stones, or other underlying conditions. |
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| Excessive, above normal Example: Hyperuricemia – Excessive levels of uric acid in the blood, which can lead to conditions such as gout or kidney stones if untreated. |
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| Below normal, deficient Example: Hyposthenuria – The excretion of excessively dilute urine due to the kidneys' inability to concentrate it properly, often associated with conditions like diabetes insipidus or chronic kidney disease |
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| Many, excessive Example: Polyuria – Excessive urine output, commonly associated with conditions like diabetes mellitus or diabetes insipidus, often leading to dehydration if untreated. |
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| Night Example: Nocturia – Frequent urination at night, which can disrupt sleep and may result from conditions like overactive bladder, urinary tract infections, or heart failure |
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| Few or scanty Example: Oliguria – Scanty urine output, often a sign of kidney dysfunction, dehydration, or shock, requiring urgent medical attention. |
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| Within, in Example: Endogastric – 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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| Half Example: Hemigastrectomy – Surgical removal of half of the stomach, typically performed to treat severe ulcers or stomach cancer. |
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| Around or surrounding Example: Perigastric – Pertaining to the area around the stomach, often used to describe inflammation, abscesses, or surgical observations in this region. |
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| Beside, near, or abnormal Example: Paracolitis – Inflammation occurring near or adjacent to the colon, often associated with diverticulitis or infections. |
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| Across or through Example: Transgastric – Referring to procedures or conditions that occur through the stomach, such as a transgastric endoscopic procedure used for accessing abdominal organs. |
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| Under, below Example: Sublingual – Situated under the tongue, often referring to medications that dissolve beneath the tongue for quick absorption |
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| Bad or poor Example: Malabsorption – Poor absorption of nutrients in the digestive tract, which can result from conditions like celiac disease, Crohn’s disease, or chronic pancreatitis, leading to malnutrition. |
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- A measurement of body fat based on height and weight, used to assess whether an individual is underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese.
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EGD = Esophagogastroduodenoscopy |
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| 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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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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GERD = Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease |
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| 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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- Referring to the digestive system, which includes the stomach, intestines, and associated organs involved in digestion and nutrient absorption.
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- 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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IBD = Inflammatory Bowel Disease |
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- A group of chronic inflammatory conditions affecting the gastrointestinal tract, primarily including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
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IBS = Irritable Bowel Syndrome |
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- 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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NG Tube = Nasogastric Tube |
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- A tube inserted through the nose into the stomach, used for feeding, administering medications, or draining stomach contents.
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NAFLD = Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease |
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- 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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PUD = Peptic Ulcer Disease |
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- 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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PN = Parenteral Nutrition |
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- 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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| Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia |
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| Digital Rectal Examination |
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| Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy |
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| Polycystic Kidney Disease |
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| Transurethral Resection of the Prostate |
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- Named After: Frederic Bartter, an American endocrinologist.
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- Named After: Sir William Bowman, an English surgeon.
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- Named After: Friedrich Gustav Jakob Henle, a German anatomist.
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- Named After: Allen Whipple, an American surgeon.
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| Named After: Augustin Nicolas Gilbert, a French physician |
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| Named After: Burrill Crohn, an American gastroenterologist |
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- Named After: Johann Conrad Brunner, a Swiss anatomist
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