A plant with seeds that are used as a mild laxative. The outer layer of the seeds swells when wet. This increases the size of stool and helps it pass more … [Read more...]
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nasogastric
Describes the passage from the nose to the stomach. For example, a nasogastric tube is inserted through the nose, down the throat and esophagus, and into the … [Read more...]
wireless capsule endoscope
A device used to look at tissues in the esophagus, stomach, and intestines. It is a capsule with a lens, a light, a camera, a radio transmitter, and a battery … [Read more...]
lung cancer
Cancer that forms in tissues of the lung, usually in the cells lining air passages. The two main types are small cell lung cancer and non-small cell lung … [Read more...]
loop excision
A technique that uses electric current passed through a thin wire loop to remove abnormal tissue. Also called LEEP and loop electrosurgical excision procedure. … [Read more...]
loop electrosurgical excision procedure
A technique that uses electric current passed through a thin wire loop to remove abnormal tissue. Also called LEEP and loop excision. … [Read more...]
LEEP
A technique that uses electric current passed through a thin wire loop to remove abnormal tissue. Also called loop electrosurgical excision procedure and loop … [Read more...]
kidney failure
A condition in which the kidneys stop working and are not able to remove waste and extra water from the blood or keep body chemicals in balance. Acute or severe … [Read more...]
intrahepatic bile duct
A bile duct that passes through and drains bile from the liver. … [Read more...]
interleukin-1-beta
One of a group of related proteins made by leukocytes (white blood cells) and other cells in the body. Interleukin-1-beta, one form … [Read more...]