| gastroscope |
A thin, lighted tube used to view the inside of the stomach.
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| gastric juice |
digestive fluids produced by the lining of the stomach that break down proteins and destroy harmful organisms
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| gastric lavage |
washing out of the stomach with water, often to treat poisoning; commonly called "stomach pumping"
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| gastritis |
inflammation of the mucous membrane lining of the stomach; can have a number of causes, including viruses, bacteria, and use of alcohol and other drugs
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| gastrointestinal tract |
the part of the digestive system that includes the mouth, esophagus, stomach, and intestines
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