Gastrointestinal Diseases
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Diseases in any segment of the GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT from ESOPHAGUS to RECTUM. |
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GEN: prefer specifics; inflamm dis = GASTROENTERITIS |
| Also Called: |
Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders |
Gastrointestinal Diseases Categories.
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Esophageal Diseases - Pathological processes in the ESOPHAGUS. |
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Gastroenteritis - INFLAMMATION of any segment of the GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT from ESOPHAGUS to RECTUM. Causes of gastroenteritis are many including genetic, infection, HYPERSENSITIVITY, drug effects, and CANCER. |
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Hernia - Protrusion of a loop or knuckle of an organ or tissue through an abnormal opening. |
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Intestinal Diseases - Pathological processes in any segment of the INTESTINE from DUODENUM to RECTUM. |
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Stomach Diseases |
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Visceral Prolapse - The prolapse or downward displacement of the VISCERA. |
Gastrointestinal Diseases Medical Definitions and Terms
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