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The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) conducts and supports research on many of the most serious diseases affecting public health. The Institute supports much of the clinical research on the diseases of internal medicine and related subspecialty fields, as ...
The area between the chest and the hips containing the stomach, small intestine, large intestine, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and spleen.
Industry:Medical
The process used to clean the colon with enemas or a special drink that causes frequent bowel movements. It is used before surgery of the colon, a colonoscopy, or a barium enema x ray.
Industry:Medical
The muscle wall between the chest and the abdomen. It is the major muscle used for breathing.
Industry:Medical
A condition in which a person usually has fewer than three bowel movements in a week. The bowel movements may be painful.
Industry:Medical
A condition caused by not eating enough food or not eating a balanced diet.
Industry:Medical
