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The destruction of tumors and tumor cells. This may occur spontaneously or. more usually, in response to treatment with drugs or radiotherapy. The absorption or dissolution of tumor cells.  

A genus of tropical parasitic threadworms. A genus of parasitic worms occurring in central Africa and central America. The adult worms are found in fibrous nodules within the connective tissues beneath the skin and their presence causes disease. Various species of black fly, in which Onchocerca undergoes part of its development, transmit the infective larvae…

A scar with a depression in the middle of the abdomen where the umbilical cord was detached after birth.  

A hernia in which part of the intestine protrudes through the abdominal wall near the navel. Congenital defect in which abdominal organs protrude through the umbilical region—an umbilical hernia; it is usually treated surgically. Congenital malformations in which intra-abdominal contents protrude through the umbilical cord. An umbilical hernia is a type of birth defect where…

A drug which reduces the amount of acid released in the stomach, used in the treatment of ulcers and heartburn. A proton pump inhibitor and gastric acid production suppressor. Gastrointestinal agent that suppresses gastric acid secretion by inhibiting a specific enzyme system in the stomach lining; used in ulcer treatment and in severe esophagitis. An…

A surgical operation to attach the omentum to the abdominal wall. An operation in which the omentum is attached to some other tissue, usually the abdominal wall (in order to improve blood flow through the liver) or the heart (to increase the blood supply to the heart). Fixation of the omentum to the abdominal wall…

A surgical operation to remove part of the omentum. The removal of all or part of the omentum (the fold of peritoneum between the stomach and other abdominal organs). Surgical removal of all or part of the omentum.  

Referring to the omentum.  

Ovulation which does not occur as often as is usual.  

A condition in which a person menstruates infrequently.