| gastroschisis |
A defect in the abdominal wall ususlly accompanied by protrusion of the viscera (internal organs).
Ãâó: aspin.asu.edu/geneinfo/glos-g.htm
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| gastrostomy |
an operation where an opening is made into the stomach through the abdomen; a G-Tube is inserted for feeding
Ãâó: aspin.asu.edu/geneinfo/glos-g.htm
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| gastroenteritis |
inflammation of the mucous membrane of the stomach or intestine.
Ãâó: www.aegis.com/ni/topics/glossary/g.asp
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| gastrointestinal |
Refers to the stomach and intestine.
Ãâó: nydailynews.healthology.com/nydailynews/15836.htm
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| gastrocolic reflex |
Automatic (reflex) wave-like movements of the large intestine (bowel), in response to food entering the stomach and small intestine. This moves material through the bowel.
Ãâó: www.spinalnet.co.uk/EEndCom/GBCON/homepage.nsf/0/C...
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