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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 ...
An operation that attaches the small intestine to an opening in the abdomen called a stoma. An ostomy pouch, attached to the stoma and worn outside the body, collects stool.
Industry:Medical
The large, muscular tube that extends from the mouth to the anus, where the movement of muscles, along with the release of hormones and enzymes, allows for the digestion of food.
Industry:Medical
Единица, состоящая из белков и жиров, которые несут холестерина в организме. Высокий уровень холестерина ЛПНП вызывают накопление холестерина в артериях. Обычно называют «плохого» холестерина. Высокий уровень ЛПНП повышают риск сердечных заболеваний. LDL уровень меньше, чем 100 мг/дл считается оптимальным, 100-129 мг/дл считается вблизи или выше оптимального, 130 до 159 мг/дл считается пограничным высокий, 160-189 мг/дл считается высокой и 190 мг/дл или более считается очень высоким.
Industry:Fitness
One of the three main classes of food and a source of energy. Carbohydrates are the sugars and starches found in breads, cereals, fruits, and vegetables. During digestion, carbohydrates are changed into simple sugars glucose, galactose, and fructose, which are stored in the liver until cells need them for energy.
Industry:Medical
A procedure that uses a laparoscope to look at and take tissue from the inside of the body.
Industry:Medical
A condition that may cause loss of consciousness and coma. It is usually the result of advanced liver disease.
Industry:Medical
A hormone released in the small intestine that causes muscles in the gallbladder and the colon to tighten and relax.
Industry:Medical
