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Malabsorption syndromes
Malabsorption syndromes Conditions that happen when the small intestine cannot absorb nutrients from foods.
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Intestine
The tube involved in digestion and extending from the stomach to the anus. Consists of the small intestine and the large intestine.
Nutrients
Proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals provided by food and necessary for growth and the maintenance of life.
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Illness.
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A non-invasive procedure that produces a two-dimensional view of an internal organ or structure, especially the brain and spinal cord. The MRI may show abnormal nodules in bones or lymph nodes - a sign that cancer may be spreading from the prostate.
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Malformation
Abnormal or anomalous formation or structure; deformity.
Malignant tumor
A mass of cancer cells that may invade surrounding tissues or spread to distant areas of the body.
Mallory-weiss tear
A tear in the lower end of the esophagus. Caused by severe vomiting. Common in alcoholics.
Manometry
Tests that measure muscle pressure and movements in the GI tract.
Marrow
The tissue which fills the cavities of most bones; the medulla. In the larger cavities it is commonly very fatty, but in the smaller cavities it is much less fatty, and red or reddish in color.
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