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Digestive System

The Digestive System is a complex series of organs and structures that work together to break down food into nutrients that the body can absorb and use for energy and growth.

Gastrointestinal health

The health of the digestive system.

Nutrient absorption

The process by which nutrients are taken up from the digestive system into the bloodstream.

Gastrointestinal complications

Complications that can occur in the stomach, intestines, or other parts of the digestive system, such as bleeding, infection, and obstruction.

Gastrointestinal leak

A leak in the stomach, intestines, or other parts of the digestive system.

Nutritional absorption

The process by which nutrients are taken up from the digestive system into the bloodstream.

Gastrointestinal surgery

Surgery on the stomach, intestines, or other parts of the digestive system.

Gastrointestinal bleeding

Bleeding from the stomach, intestines, or other parts of the digestive system.

Enteral nutrition

Nutrition that is delivered directly to the digestive system.

Absorption

The process by which nutrients are taken up from the digestive system into the bloodstream.

Gastroparesis

A condition in which the stomach muscles do not work properly, causing food to move too slowly through the digestive system.

Gastroenterologist

A doctor who specializes in the digestive system.

Malabsorption

Malabsorption is a condition in which the digestive system is unable to properly absorb nutrients from food, leading to nutritional deficiencies.

Intestines

The Intestines are the long, tube-like organs of the digestive system that follow the stomach. There are two main parts: the small intestine and the large intestine.

Stomach

The Stomach is a muscular organ in the digestive system that stores and partially digests food. It releases gastric juices to aid in digestion.

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal (GI) pertains to the digestive system, which includes the organs and processes involved in the digestion of food, absorption of nutrients, and elimination of waste.