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Abdominal: Relating to the abdomen, the belly, that part of the body that contains all of ... See the entire definition of AbdominalAbdominal pain: Pain in the belly. Abdominal pain can be acute or chronic. It may reflect ... See the entire definition of Abdominal painAcute: Of abrupt onset, in reference to a disease. Acute often also connotes an illness th... See the entire definition of AcuteAmerican Academy of Pediatrics: AAP. Its member pediatricians "dedicate their efforts and ... See the entire definition of American Academy of PediatricsAntibiotic: A drug used to treat infections caused by bacteria and other microorganisms. ... See the entire definition of AntibioticAntigen: A substance that the immune system perceives as being foreign or dangerous. The b... See the entire definition of AntigenAspiration: Removal of a sample of fluid and cells through a needle. Aspiration also re... See the entire definition of AspirationAssay: An assay is an analysis done to determine:
Bacteria: Single-celled microorganisms that can exist either as independent (free-living) ... See the entire definition of BacteriaBiopsy: The removal of a sample of tissue for examination under a microscope to check for ... See the entire definition of BiopsyBowel: The small and large intestine. Caffeine: A stimulant compound found naturally in coffee, tea, cocoa (chocolate), and kola... See the entire definition of CaffeineCapsule: Capsule has many meanings in medicine including the following:
Cheek: The side of the face, which forms the side wall of the mouth. The cheekbone is part... See the entire definition of CheekChemotherapy: 1. In the original sense, a chemical that binds to and specifically k... See the entire definition of ChemotherapyChronic: In medicine, lasting a long time. A chronic condition is one that lasts 3 months ... See the entire definition of ChronicConstipation: Infrequent and frequently incomplete bowel movements. Constipation is the op... See the entire definition of ConstipationCure: 1. To heal, to make well, to restore to good health. 2. A time withou... See the entire definition of CureCysts: Cysts are abnormal, closed sac-like structures within a tissue that contain a liqui... See the entire definition of CystsDehydration: Excessive loss of body water. Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract that ca... See the entire definition of DehydrationDiagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of DiagnosisDiarrhea: A common condition that involves unusually frequent and liquid bowel movements. ... See the entire definition of DiarrheaDry mouth: The condition of not having enough saliva to keep the mouth wet. This is due to... See the entire definition of Dry mouthFetus: An unborn offspring, from the embryo stage (the end of the eighth week after concep... See the entire definition of FetusFever: Although a fever technically is any body temperature above the normal of 98.6 degr... See the entire definition of FeverGiardia: A genus of protozoa that infect the gastrointestinal tract of some animals, incl... See the entire definition of GiardiaGiardia lamblia: A parasite responsible for a contagious form of diarrhea. The parasite i... See the entire definition of Giardia lambliaGiardiasis: Infection with Giardia lamblia. Ginger: Ginger, the rhizome of the plant Zingiber officinale, has been used as medicine in... See the entire definition of GingerHeadache: A pain in the head with the pain being above the eyes or the ears, behind the he... See the entire definition of HeadacheHeart: The muscle that pumps blood received from veins into arteries throughout the body. ... See the entire definition of HeartHeart rate: The number of heartbeats per unit of time, usually per minute. The heart rate ... See the entire definition of Heart rateHomosexual: A person sexually attracted to persons of the same sex. Homosexuals include m... See the entire definition of HomosexualHygiene: The science of preventive medicine and the preservation of health. Also commonly ... See the entire definition of HygieneImmune: Protected against infection, usually by the presence of antibodies. Immune system: A complex system that is responsible for distinguishing a person from every... See the entire definition of Immune systemInfection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, an... See the entire definition of InfectionIntestine: The long, tubelike organ in the abdomen that completes the process of digestion... See the entire definition of IntestineLaboratory: A place for doing tests and research procedures, and for preparing chemicals a... See the entire definition of LaboratoryLactose: The sugar found in milk. Lactose is a large sugar molecule that is made up of two... See the entire definition of LactoseLactose intolerance: The inability to digest lactose, a component of milk and some other d... See the entire definition of Lactose intoleranceMalnutrition: A term used to refer to any condition in which the body does not receive eno... See the entire definition of MalnutritionMouth: 1. The upper opening of the digestive tract, beginning with the lips and con... See the entire definition of MouthMucus: A thick fluid that is produced by the lining of some organs of the body. Nausea: Stomach queasiness, the urge to vomit. Nausea can be brought on by many causes, in... See the entire definition of NauseaNursing: 1) Profession concerned with the provision of services essential to the maintena... See the entire definition of NursingPain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainParasite: A plant or an animal organism that lives in or on another and takes its nourishm... See the entire definition of ParasiteParasitic: Having to do with a parasite, as in a parasitic infection; or acting like a par... See the entire definition of ParasiticPediatrics: The field of medicine that is concerned with the health of infants, children, ... See the entire definition of PediatricsPrescription: A physician's order for the preparation and administration of a drug or dev... See the entire definition of PrescriptionPrognosis: The forecast of the probable outcome or course of a disease; the patient's chan... See the entire definition of PrognosisProtein: One of the three nutrients used as energy sources (calories) by the body. Protein... See the entire definition of ProteinPus: A thick, whitish-yellow fluid that results from the accumulation of white blood cells... See the entire definition of PusQuinacrine: An antimalarial drug and, in cytogenetics, a fluorescent dye used to stain chr... See the entire definition of QuinacrineRash: Breaking out (eruption) of the skin. A rash can be caused by an underlying medical c... See the entire definition of RashSaliva: a watery secretion in the mouth produced by the salivary glands that aids in the d... See the entire definition of SalivaSmall bowel: Another name for the small intestine. Small intestine: The part of the digestive tract that extends from the stomach to the larg... See the entire definition of Small intestineStomach: The digestive organ that is located in the upper abdomen, under the ribs. The upp... See the entire definition of StomachStool: The solid matter that is discharged in a bowel movement. Strain: 1. An injury to a tendon or muscle resulting from overuse or trauma. 2. A heredita... See the entire definition of StrainTaste: A perception that results from stimulation of a gustatory nerve. Taste belongs to t... See the entire definition of TasteTemple: The area just behind and to the side of the forehead and the eye, above the side o... See the entire definition of TempleTherapy: The treatment of disease. Therapy is synonymous with treatment. Transplant: The grafting of a tissue from one place to another, just as in botany a bu... See the entire definition of TransplantTraveler's diarrhea: Diarrhea that results from infections acquired while traveling to ano... See the entire definition of Traveler's diarrheaTrimester: In obstetrics, one of the three divisions of three months each during pregnancy... See the entire definition of TrimesterUrine: Liquid waste produced by the kidneys. Urine is a clear, transparent fluid that norm... See the entire definition of UrineVitamins: The word "vitamin" was coined in 1911 by the Warsaw-born biochemist Casimir Funk... See the entire definition of VitaminsWeight loss: Weight loss is a decrease in body weight resulting from either voluntary (die... See the entire definition of Weight loss
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