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diaphragm
Thin, dome-shaped muscle that separates the abdomen from the chest. When the muscle contracts, the dome flattens, increasing the volume of the chest.
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nausea
A queasy feeling which leads to stomach distress, a distaste for food and an urge to vomit. Nausea is not a disease, but a symptom of many disorders. It can be brought on by systemic illnesses such as [..]
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shunt
The joining between two veins to reduce pressure and stop bleeding varices.
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abdominoperineal resection
Surgical removal of the anus, rectum and sigmoid colon, resulting in the need for a permanent colostomy.
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adenoma
Glandular lesion thought to be the precursor to colorectal cancer.
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adhesion
A band of scar tissue that connects two surfaces of the body that are normally separate.
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air contrast barium enema
An X-ray examination of the entire large intestine (colon) and rectum in which barium and air are introduced gradually into the colon by a rectal tube. This test is recommended along with flexible sig [..]
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