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Bloating
Bloating Fullness or swelling in the abdomen that often occurs after meals.
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Abdomen
The area between the chest and the hips. Contains the stomach, small intestine, large intestine, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and spleen.
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Biliary atresia
A condition present from birth in which the bile ducts inside or outside the liver do not have normal openings. Bile becomes trapped in the liver, causing jaundice and cirrhosis. Without surgery the condition may cause death.
Biliary stricture
A narrowing of the biliary tract from scar tissue. The scar tissue may result from injury, disease, pancreatitis, infection, or gallstones. See also stricture.
Biliary system
The gallbladder and the bile ducts. Also called biliary system or biliary tree.
Biliary tract
The gallbladder and the bile ducts. Also called biliary system or biliary tree.
Bismuth subsalicylate
A nonprescription medicine such as Pepto-Bismol used to treat diarrhea, heartburn, indigestion, and nausea. It is also part of the treatment for ulcers caused by the bacterium Helicobacter pylori.
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Blood clot
A gelled mass of blood tissue.
Blood pressure
The force or pressure exerted by the heart when pumping blood; also, the pressure of blood in the arteries.
Blood pressure cuff
A device usually placed around the upper of the arm to measure blood pressure.
Body mass index (BMI)
Number, derived by using height and weight measurements, that gives a general indication if weight falls within a healthy range.
Bone density
Measure of the mass of bone in relation to its volume to determine the risk of developing osteoporosis.
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