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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 ...
An opening in the diaphragm that allows the upper part of the stomach to move up into the chest. It may cause heartburn from stomach acid flowing back up through the opening.
Industry:Medical
A reddish-yellow substance formed when hemoglobin breaks down. Bilirubin is found in bile and blood and is normally passed in stool. Too much bilirubin accumulating in the blood is the cause of jaundice.
Industry:Medical
A growth on the surface of an organ. People who have polyps in the colon may have an increased risk of colorectal cancer.
Industry:Medical
A huge, swollen colon that results from several different conditions. In children, megacolon is more common in boys than girls.
Industry:Medical
One of many kinds of cells that form the epithelium and absorb nutrients.
Industry:Medical
The process the body uses to break down food into simple substances for energy, growth, and cell repair.
Industry:Medical
The part of the colon where stool is stored. It is usually located on the left side of the abdomen.
Industry:Medical
