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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.