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| the discharge of urine from the body |
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| a small, flexible, hollow tube that's inserted into the urethra or a stoma to drain urine from the bladder. |
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| a serious condition that occurs when a large, hard mass of stool gets trapped in the rectum or colon |
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| a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation and ulcers in the colon and rectum. |
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| a medical device used to help bedridden patients urinate or have a bowel movement. |
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| a thin, flexible tube that is inserted into the bladder to drain urine. |
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| swollen and inflamed veins in the lower rectum or around the anus |
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| a surgical opening in the abdomen that connects the digestive or urinary system to the outside of the body. |
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| a portable toilet that's a chair-like device with a removable bucket underneath for waste. |
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| a urinary catheter that's worn like a condom to collect urine and drain it into a bag |
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| having three or more loose or watery stools in a day, or more frequent than is normal for you. |
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| a type of cancer that starts in the colon or rectum, which are parts of the large intestine |
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| the involuntary leakage of urine from the bladder. |
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| a sample of biological material taken from a person, animal, or plant for medical testing or study |
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| the involuntary passing of stool or mucus from the anus. |
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| hidden or not easily detectable |
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| the body's system of organs that produce and expel urine |
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| a physical, chemical, and microscopic examination of urine. |
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| the release of gas from the anus. |
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| a surgical procedure that creates an opening in the abdominal wall to allow waste to exit the body through a stoma |
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| Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) |
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| a bacterial infection that occurs in the urinary tract, which includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra |
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| Hereditary alpha-tryptasemia |
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| a condition in which the small intestine doesn't produce enough of the enzyme lactase to digest lactose |
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| a surgical procedure that creates an artificial opening in the skin, called a stoma, to allow urine to flow from the kidneys. |
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| solid masses of minerals and salts that form in the kidneys or ureters |
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| a urine sample collected to avoid contamination from bacteria on the skin. |
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| a medical condition that occurs when the body has difficulty absorbing nutrients from food. |
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| a surgical procedure that creates an opening in the abdominal wall to divert one end of the large intestine, or colon, to the outside of the body |
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| Renovascular Hypertension |
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| high blood pressure due to narrowing of the arteries that carry blood to the kidneys |
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| a urine sample collected over a 24-hour period to measure the amount of substances in the urine |
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| Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease |
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| a digestive disorder that occurs when stomach contents flow back up into the esophagus. |
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| a surgical procedure that creates an opening in the abdominal wall to divert the small intestine and allow waste to exit the body |
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| Chronic Renal Failure (CRF) |
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| a progressive condition that causes a gradual decline in kidney function over time. |
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| the discharge of feces from the body. |
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| a chronic digestive disorder that occurs when stomach contents flow back up into the esophagus. |
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| Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) |
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| a chronic disease that causes inflammation in the intestines. |
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| a treatment that removes waste products, excess fluids, and salt from the blood when the kidneys are no longer functioning properly. |
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| a series of involuntary muscle contractions that move food and other substances through the body |
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| a burning feeling in the chest or throat that occurs when stomach acid flows back into the esophagus. |
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| a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes inflammation in the digestive tract |
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| a flexible tube that is inserted into the body to drain fluid or collect urine |
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| a bowel dysfunction that makes it difficult or infrequent to have a bowel movement |
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| the process of developing an ulcer, or the state of having an ulcer. |
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| a medical procedure that involves introducing a liquid into the rectum to help clear out stool or waste matter |
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| a sore in the stomach or duodenum (the first part of the small intestine) caused by stomach acids or digestive juices damaging the lining of the organ. |
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