| gastrointestinal tract |
alimentary canal: tubular passage of mucous membrane and muscle extending about 8.3 meters from mouth to anus; functions in digestion and elimination
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| gastroscope |
a type of endoscope for visually examining the stomach
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| gastroscopy |
visual examination of the stomach by means of a gastroscope inserted through the esophagus
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| gastrostomy |
surgical creation of an opening through the abdominal wall into the stomach (as for gastrogavage)
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| gastrocolic reflex |
an increase in intestinal and colonic peristaltic activity following entrance of food into the empty stomach.
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