| gastroileitis | Inflammation of the alimentary canal in which the stomach and ileum are primarily involved. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| gastroileostomy | A surgical joining of stomach to ileum; a technical error in which the ileum instead of jejunum is selected for the site of a gastrojejunostomy. (05 Mar 2000) |
| gastrointestinal | <anatomy> Pertaining to or communicating with the stomach and intestine, as a gastrointestinal fistula. (18 Nov 1997) |
| gastrointestinal agents | Drugs used for their effects on the gastrointestinal system, as to control gastric acidity, regulate gastrointestinal motility and water flow, and improve digestion. (12 Dec 1998) |
| gastrointestinal bleeding | <gastroenterology> This describes any bleeding that may occur along the course of the gastrointestinal tract. This includes bleeding from the oesophagus, stomach, duodenum, small intestine, large intestine, rectum or anus. (12 Jan 1998) |
| gastrointestinal contents | The residue of ingested substances in the gastrointestinal tract. Excludes natural secretions and feces. (12 Dec 1998) |
| gastrointestinal fistula | A fistulous tract connecting the stomach with the intestine. (05 Mar 2000) |
| gastrointestinal haemorrhage | Bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract. (12 Dec 1998) |
| gastrointestinal hormone | <endocrinology> A general term for any hormone which is secreted by some part of the digestive system for the purpose of aiding digestion. For example: gastrin. (09 Oct 1997) |
| gastrointestinal hormones | Hormones that originate in and regulate motor and secretory activity of the digestive organs. (12 Dec 1998) |
| gastrointestinal tract | <anatomy> The gastrointestinal tract starts from the oral cavity and proceeds to the oesophagus, stomach, duodenum, small intestine, large intestine, rectum and anus. (12 Jan 1998) |
| gastrointestinal transit | Passage of food (sometimes in the form of a test meal) through the gastrointestinal tract as measured in minutes or hours. The rate of passage through the intestine is an indicator of small bowel function. (12 Dec 1998) |
| gastrojejunal loop obstruction syndrome | <syndrome> A complication of gastrojejunostomy, caused by acute or chronic obstruction of the afferent loop due to hernia, intussusception, kinking, volvulus, etc. It is characterised by pain and vomiting of bile-stained fluid and includes acute afferent loop obstruction and bilious vomiting. (12 Dec 1998) |
| gastrojejunocolic | Referring to the stomach, jejunum, and colon. (05 Mar 2000) |
| gastrojejunostomy | <procedure, surgery> A surgical procedure where the stomach in surgically connected to the jejunum (small intestine). This may be performed in cases of obstructing cancers (for example pyloric carcinoma) of the gastrointestinal tract. (27 Sep 1997) |