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AC: Pertaining to Celiac |
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| Pertaining to the abdomen, Often used in conditions, like Celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder where the ingestion of gluten damages the small intestine. |
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AL: Pertaining to Colorectal |
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| Pertaining to the Colon and rectum, Often used in the context of Colorectal cancer or surgeries. |
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Cele: Hernia, Protrusion: Gastrocele- |
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| A Hernia of the stomach, Often resulting from a weakness in the diaphragm or abdominal wall. |
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Centesis: Surgical puncture to aspirate fluid: Paracentesis- |
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| A Procedure involving the surgical puncture of the abdomen to remove excess fluid, commonly performed in cases of ascites. |
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Ectomy: Excision: Appendectomy- |
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| Surgical removal of the appendix, Often performed in cases of Appendicitis. |
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Gram: The record, radiographic image: Cholangiogram- |
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| A radiographic image of the bile ducts obtained using contrast material, Often performed during Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) to assess blockages or other abnormalities in the bile ducts. |
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Graphy: Process of recording: Electrogastrography- |
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| The Process of recording the electrical activity of the stomach to assess its motility and function, Often used to diagnose conditions like gastroparesis or dyspepsia. |
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IA: Condition of, Diseased State, Abnormal State: Dyspepsia- |
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| A condition of impaired digestion, Often characterized by bloating, discomfort, and nausea. |
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Iasis: Condition: Cholelithiasis- |
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| A condition involving the presence of gallstones in the gallbladder, which can cause pain and blockages. |
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IC: Pertaining to Hepatic- |
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| Pertaining to the liver, as in Hepatic function tests, Which evaluate liver health. |
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Itis: Inflammation: Gastritis- |
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| Inflammation of the stomach lining, Often caused by infections, medications, or alcohol use. |
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-Logist: Specialist who studies and treats: gastroenterologist- |
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| A specialist who diagnoses and treats disorders of the digestive system, Including the stomach, Intestines, and liver. |
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-logy: Study of Hepatology- |
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| The study of the liver, including diseases such as Hepatitis and cirrhosis. |
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Malacia: Softening: Esophagomalacia- |
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| Softening of the Esophageal walls, Often caused by chronic acid reflux (GERD), Prolonged inflammation, or structural weakness, which may lead to difficulty swallowing (Dysphagia) or Esophageal collapse. |
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Eal: Pertaining to Esophageal- |
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| Pertaining to the Esophagus, such as Esophageal reflux, where stomach acid flows back into the Esophagus. |
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Eal: Pertaining to Esophageal- |
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| Pertaining to the Esophagus, such as Esophageal reflux, where stomach acid flows back into the Esophagus. |
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