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National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health
Industry: Government; Health care
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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 ...
A clear liquid made by the intestines that coats and protects tissues in the gastrointestinal tract.
Industry:Medical
An open sore in the lining of the stomach.
Industry:Medical
The abnormal narrowing of a body opening.
Industry:Medical
A procedure that uses an endoscope to diagnose or treat a condition.
Industry:Medical
The area between the chest and the hips containing the stomach, small intestine, large intestine, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and spleen.
Industry:Medical
A doctor who specializes in disorders of the anus and rectum.
Industry:Medical
The muscle wall between the chest and the abdomen. It is the major muscle used for breathing.
Industry:Medical
A condition in which a person usually has fewer than three bowel movements in a week. The bowel movements may be painful.
Industry:Medical
A form of inflammatory bowel disease that causes irritation in the gastrointestinal (gi) tract. It usually affects the lower small intestine (also called the ileum) or the colon, but it can also affect any part of the gi tract.
Industry:Medical
A condition in which the tissue lining the esophagus is replaced by tissue that is similar to the lining of the intestine. It is commonly found in people with gastroesophageal reflux disease (gerd).
Industry:Medical