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Upper GI series
Upper GI series X-rays of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum. The patient swallows barium first. Barium makes the organs show up on x-rays. Also called barium meal.
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X-rays
Electromagnetic radiations that, because of their penetrating power, are used to record on film shadows of the varying densities within a part of the body.
Esophagus
The organ that connects the mouth to the stomach. Also called gullet.
Stomach
The organ between the esophagus and the small intestine. The stomach is where digestion of protein begins.
Duodenum
The first part of the small intestine.
Barium
A chalky liquid used to coat the inside of organs so that they will show up on an x-ray.
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Upper Chesapeake Hospital
The Upper Chesapeake Hospital is a hospital in Bel Air, Maryland, United States.
Upper GI endoscopy
Looking into the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum with an endoscope. See also endoscopy.
Upper Valley Medical Center
Upper Valley Medical Center is a hospital in Troy, Ohio (USA).
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