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show An abnormal passage that leads from an abscess or hollow organ (or body surface) to another hollow organ, that may be created to permit passage of fluids, or secretions.  
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show A course or pathway which can extend in any direction from the wound base; results in dead space with potential for abscess formation  
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show Abnormal collection of serous fluid in peritoneal cavity.  
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Esophagoscope   show
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Viscosity   show
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Peritoneum   show
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Omentum   show
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Volvulus   show
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show A concentrated mass of pharmaceutical prep (contrast).  
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Hiatal Hernia   show
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show Patient takes a deep breath in; while holding their breath, patient is asked to bear down as if moving their bowels.  
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show Dilation of the veins in the distal esophagus. Veins become engorged with blood & may bleed. Seen in liver disease, cirrhosis.  
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Anastomosis   show
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show Surgical creation of connection between the stomach & jejunum  
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Colostomy   show
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show A surgical opening from the ileum to the surface of the body.  
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show Abnormally dark, tarry feces containing blood.  
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Defecation   show
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show an eating disorder, by starving oneself  
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Hematemesis   show
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Diverticulitis   show
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show Presence of multiple diverticula in walls of the colon.  
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Colitis   show
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Peritonitis   show
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show Telescoping of a section of bowel into another loop, creating an obstruction  
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show An abnormal enlargement of the colon  
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show A mass of undigested material found trapped in the GI system (generally the stomach.  
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Tracheoesophageal Atresia (TEA)   show
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show A congenital defect of the anus; a partial or complete obstruction of the anal opening  
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show A congenital condition in which the colon does not have the normal network of nerves; there is little urge to defecate, so feces accumulate & cause megacolon.  
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Meconium   show
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Situs Inversus   show
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show Enlargement of muscle surrounding the opening of the pyloric sphincter, with narrowing of the opening from the stomach to the small intestine.  
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show Narrowing, or absence of a portion of the small, or large intestine.  
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