| fecal occult blood test |
Test to reveal blood hidden in the feces, which may be a sign of colon cancer.
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| fecal incontinence |
The inability to retain stool between bowel movements. An underlying condition ?such as severe diarrhea, weakness of the anal sphincter muscles, or inflammation in the rectum, anus or perianal area ?may cause fecal incontinence.
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| fecal occult blood test |
A test that chemically checks stool for hidden (occult) blood in the stool.
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| fecal occult blood test |
(FOBT) a test of blood invisible to the eye in the stool. This test is often used as a screening test for colorectal cancer.
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| fecal fat test |
A test used to evaluate the amount of fat within a patients stool. Feces are collected for several days and then measured for the amount of fat present. If the amount of fat in the stool is greater than a and 7 g over 24 hours, a malabsorptive type problem is usually present. This test is extremely useful in assessing patients with diarrhea and weight loss.
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