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Gastrodiscoides hominis
A species commonly infesting hogs but occasionally found in humans.
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Gastrodiscoides
A genus of intestinal flukes endemic to India and Southeast Asia.
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Gastrodialysis
Dialysis (i.e., washing out) of the stomach to clear both the stomach and the blood of toxic materials secreted into the stomach.
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Gastrocolpotomy
An incision through the abdominal wall into the upper part of the vagina.
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Gastrocoloptosis
Downward prolapse of the stomach and colon.
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Gastrocolitis
Inflammation of the stomach and colon.
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Toxic gastritis
Gastritis due to any toxic agent, including poisons or corrosive chemicals.
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Chronic gastritis
Prolonged continual or intermittent inflammation of the gastric mucosa. H. pylori is the most common cause. It typically produces superficial changes in the lining of the antrum of the stomach and is often also associated with peptic ulcers. Prolonged H. pylori-induced gastritis disposes patients to gastric adenocarcinoma and gastric lymphoma.
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Acute gastritis
Acute, sudden irritation of the gastric mucosa. It may be caused by ingestion of toxic substances such as alcohol or poisons or overuse of NSAIDs. Symptoms include anorexia, nausea, epigastric pain, vomiting, thirst, and, when patients become dehydrated, prostration. Therapy includes antacids, H2 receptor blockers, or proton pump inhibitors (all of which reduce gastric acidity).…
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Gastric-inhibitory polypeptide
A polypeptide hormone secreted by the duodenum and jejunum that inhibits motility and the secretion of gastric hydrochloric acid and pepsin and that stimulates insulin secretion.
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