| gastrointestinal tract |
The digestive tract, where the body processes and uses food.
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| gastrostomy |
Surgical opening into the stomach from the outside to enable a feeding tube to be passed.
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| gastroenteritis |
(gas-tro-en-tur-I-tis). Inflammation of the stomach and intestine often caused by bacteria or viruses.
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| gastroesophageal reflux disease |
Esophageal irritation or inflammation often due to stomach acid that backs up into the esophagus. This can occur when the circular band of muscle between the esophagus and stomach (lower esophageal sphincter) relaxes abnormally or weakens. See also heartburn.
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| gastrointestinal |
vomiting or diarrhea at onset of illness
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