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abdominocentesis

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surgical puncture into the abdominal/peritoneal cavity to remove excess fluid; also known as paracentesis

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abdominal

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pertaining to the abdomen

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abdominoplasty

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plastic surgery of the abdomen

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achalasia

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decreased mobility of the lower two-thirds of the esophagus with lower esophageal sphincter constriction

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anal

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pertaining to the anus

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anoplasty

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surgical repair of the anus

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aphagia

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loss of the ability to swallow

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appendectomy

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surgical removal of the appendix

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aphthous stomatitis

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inflammatory, noninfectious ulcerated lesion of the lips, tongue, and mouth; canker sore

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anorexia nervosa

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loss of appetite and emaciation accompanied by an extreme and unfounded fear of obesity

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appendicitis

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inflammation of the vermiform appendix

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ascites

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abnormal accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity

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bariatric surgery

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weight-loss surgical procedure accomplished by gastric bypass or adjustable gastric banding

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buccal

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pertaining to the cheek or mouth

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celiotomy

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surgical incision into the abdominal cavity

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bulimia

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condition characterized by alternately overeating and inducing vomiting

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cheiloplasty

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surgical or plastic repair of the lip

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cholangiogram

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record or picture of the bile ducts

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cheilorrhaphy

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suturing the lip

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cholangiography

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recording a picture or record of the bile ducts

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cholecystitis

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inflammation of the gallbladder

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cholecystography

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recording a picture or record of the gallbladder

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cholecystectomy

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surgical removal of the gallbladder

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cholecystogram

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record or picture of the gallbladder

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choledocholithiasis

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presence of calculi (stones) in the common bile duct

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choledocholithotripsy

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crushing of gallstones in the common bile duct

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choledocholithotomy

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removal of gallstones through an incision into the common bile duct

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cirrhosis

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chronic disease of the liver characterized by the destruction of liver cells

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cholelithiasis

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formation or presence of bile stones in the gallbladder; gallstones

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colectomy

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surgical removal of all or part of the colon or large intestine

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colonoscopy

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endoscopic visualization and examination of the large intestine from the anus to the ileocecal junction

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colorectal carcinoma (cancer)

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malignant neoplasm of the colon and rectum

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colostomy

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creation of a new or artificial opening for the colon through the abdominal wall to its outside surface

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Crohn’s disease

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chronic inflammation of the ileum

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diverticulectomy

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surgical removal of diverticulum or diverticula

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diarrhea

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frequent passage of loose, watery stools

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diverticulum

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a sac or pouch in the walls of an organ; often exhibited in the large intestine

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diverticulosis

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presence of diverticula in the colon

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diverticulitis

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inflammation of a diverticulum or several diverticula

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emaciation

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state of being abnormally and extremely lean

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dysphagia

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difficulty in swallowing

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dyspepsia

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painful or abnormal digestion; indigestion

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duodenal ulcer

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ulceration of the mucous membrane of the duodenum; peptic ulcer

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eructation

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producing gas from the stomach and expelling it through the mouth; belch, burp

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endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatogram (ERCP)

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image or picture of the pancreatic and bile ducts; visualization is accomplished with a scope and injection of a contrast medium (dye)

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endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)

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process of recording an image of the pancreatic and bile ducts by inserting a scope into the throat, through the stomach, and injecting a contrast medium into the pancreatic and bile ducts

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esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)

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endoscopic visualization and examination of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum

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esophagoscopy

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endoscopic visualization and examination of the esophagus

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esophagogastroplasty

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surgical repair of the esophagus and stomach

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fecal

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pertaining to feces

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extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL)

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crushing of gallstones using ultrasound and shock waves; nonsurgical treatment for gallstones

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feces

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stool; excrement; body waste from the large intestine

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gastrectomy

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surgical removal of all or a portion of the stomach; also known as gastric resection

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gastric banding, bariatric

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restrictive bariatric surgical procedure during which a silicone band is placed around a portion of the stomach to limit the volume of the contents of the stomach

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flatus

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gas in the digestive tract; expelling gas from the anus

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gastric ulcer

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ulcer of the mucosa of the stomach; peptic ulcer

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gastric bypass, bariatric

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weight-loss surgical procedure characterized by reducing the size of the stomach and connecting it to a portion of the small intestine; part of the stomach and the first segment of the small intestine are bypassed

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gastric lavage

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washing out the contents of the stomach; commonly called “pumping the stomach”

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gastroduodenostomy

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creation of a new or artificial opening between the stomach and the duodenum, usually after a portion of the stomach is removed

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gastrodynia

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pain in the stomach; stomach ache

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