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The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) conducts and supports research on many of the most serious diseases affecting public health. The Institute supports much of the clinical research on the diseases of internal medicine and related subspecialty fields, as ...
The field of medicine focusing on the functions and disorders of the liver.
Industry:Medical
A family of bacteria found in the gastrointestinal tract. Some forms may cause diarrhea.
Industry:Medical
A condition in which the body’s immune system has an over-reaction to certain foods, animals, plants, or other substances.
Industry:Medical
1. One of the three main nutrients in food. Foods that provide fat are butter, margarine, salad dressing, oil, nuts, meat, poultry, fish, and some dairy products. 2. A greasy liquid or solid material found in the human body, animals, and some plants. In the body, excess calories are stored as fat, providing a reserve supply of energy.
Industry:Medical
A ringlike band of muscle that opens and closes an opening in the body. An example is the muscle between the esophagus and the stomach known as the lower esophageal sphincter.
Industry:Medical
The organ between the esophagus and the small intestine. The stomach is where the digestion of protein begins.
Industry:Medical
